In the long run, investing is not about markets at all. Investing is about enjoying the returns earned by businesses. And the stock market is nothing but a giant distraction in that quest to acquire returns that business earns.

Without telling anything new, this quote still reminds us of the big picture of investing: a buy-and-hold strategy for the long haul is the only way to escape the ravages of market swings, and to benefit from the slowly (and surely) growing economy. I recommend reading the entire interview.