"never ask the barber if you need a haircut" meaning in All languages combined

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Proverb [English]

Etymology: Attributed to Daniel S. Greenberg, who wrote “Don’t ask the barber whether you need a haircut” in the November 1972 issue of the Saturday Review, popularizing the saying. It was made more famous by Warren Buffet in his annual letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders. Head templates: {{en-proverb}} never ask the barber if you need a haircut
  1. Do not seek advice from a biased party. Wikipedia link: Daniel S. Greenberg
    Sense id: en-never_ask_the_barber_if_you_need_a_haircut-en-proverb-wXSiFfhc Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English proverbs, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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