We don't have an isolated ...

We don\'t have an isolated group [of senior managers] surrounded by servants. Berkshire\'s headquarters is a tiny little suite. We just came back from Berkshire\'s board meeting; it had moved up to the board room of the Kiewit company and [it was so large and luxurious that] I felt uncomfortable.
We don't have an isolated group [of senior managers] surrounded by servants. Berkshire's headquarters is a tiny little suite. We just came back from Berkshire's board meeting; it had moved up to the board room of the Kiewit company and [it was so large and luxurious that] I felt uncomfortable.
 Charlie Munger

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