Warren Buffett birthday: Net worth, quotes, books of world's 7th wealthiest person

Warren Buffett birthday: From getting rejected from Harvard University to becoming a self-made billionaire, American business magnate, investor and philanthropist - Warren Buffett has been a big inspiration to investors of the world. One of the most successful investors of all time, Warren Buffett is celebrating his 92nd birthday today, August 30.

Son of Congressman Howard Buffett, Warren Buffett first bought stock when he was just 11 and first filed tax at 13. Buffett runs Berkshire Hathaway, which owns dozens of companies, including insurer Geico, battery maker Duracell and restaurant chain Dairy Queen, according to Forbes.

Warren Buffett Education 

The 92-year-old earned his Master of Science at Columbia University. After being rejected by Harvard Business School, he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts/Science from the University of Nebraska Lincoln.

Warren Buffett has a real time net worth of $100.2 billion as of August 29, 2022 and is seventh-wealthiest person in the world today, according to Forbes.

Warren Buffett Quotes

"Rational people don't risk what they have and need for what they don't have and don't need."

"Chains of habit are too light to be felt until they are too heavy to be broken."

"We enjoy the process far more than the proceeds."

"The best thing I did was to choose the right heroes."

"Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago."

Warren Buffett Books 

-Thoughts of Chairman Buffett: Thirty Years of Unconventional Wisdom from the Sage of Omaha

-The Essays of Warren Buffett: Lessons for Corporate America

-A Few Lessons for Investors and Managers From Warren Buffett

-Back to School: Question & Answer Session with Business Students

-Santa's Gift: True Stories of Courage, Humor, Hope and Love

Buffett has promised to donate over 99% of his wealth, according to Forbes. So far he has donated more than $48 billion, mostly to the Gates Foundation and his kids' foundations.