have also given me -- how do I say this without sounding corny or trite? -- a greater appreciation for how damn lucky I am. After seeing the tremendous hardship and obstacles facing Dereje, the children of the Cheshire Home, and the young women of the Fistula Hospital, I more than ever thank my lucky stars that I was born in the richest country in the world and have been fortunate enough to accumulate long-term assets to invest.
-- Whitney Tilson
Guest columnist Whitney Tilson is Managing Partner of Tilson Capital Partners, LLC, a New York City-based money management firm. Mr. Tilson appreciates your feedback at [email protected]. To read his previous columns for The Motley Fool and other writings, visit http://www.tilsonfunds.com.
