Buffett said in an interview broadcast on Tuesday that he made a lot of money with Charlie Munger, but "what we really want is independence."

Buffett went on to explain that the "independence" he and Munger pursue means that they are free to choose whom they associate with in their daily lives, whether in business or personal life.

Buffett said: "what is really great is that if you can do what you want to do in life and interact with the people you want to interact with in life, we have always adhered to this spirit." This is "one of the luxuries in life," he said. "

Berkshire HathawayThe success means that Buffett and Munger spent decades making their own decisions about the companies, employees or partners they invested in, and they were able to do so while working closely together.

"if we date assholes, that's our problem, but we don't have to," Buffett said. We have enjoyed this luxury for 60 years, or nearly 60 years. " He adds that this freedom is more important than other signs of wealth, such as expensive materials: "it is more important than a 25-room mansion or six cars."

Buffett also said: "it's best to date someone better than you," referring in particular to his friendship with Munger.