I'm really convinced that our descendants a century or two from now will look back at us with the same pity that… — John Templeton Copy Share Image
If governments encourage people to become more spiritual there will be a reduction in healthcare costs. — John Templeton Copy Share Image
The objective of our religious foundations is to teach people that they are hurting themselves when they say they believe something. What… — John Templeton Copy Share Image
We often see people every day searching in the wrong places for the things they desire. Too many of our fellow humans… — John Templeton Copy Share Image
The main focus in my life now is to open people's minds so no one will be so conceited that they think… — John Templeton Copy Share Image
...Making people get over the concept that they've got the total proof. To get them to feel, 'Gee, I want to learn… — John Templeton Copy Share Image
I grew up Presbyterian. Presbyterians thought the Methodists were wrong. Catholics thought all Protestants were wrong. The Jews thought the Christians were… — John Templeton Copy Share Image
How about no income tax at all on people over 65? People would continue working, remain healthier, not be an economic and… — John Templeton Copy Share Image
If success were easy, then it would not necessarily be true success. Some of history's most successful people learned to cope with… — John Templeton Copy Share Image
Usually God favours the people who try to do good. So, when you find that the crowd is desperately trying to sell,… — John Templeton Copy Share Image
Many media commercials encourage us to believe that if we buy a certain product, we can be physically appealing, or popular, or… — John Templeton Copy Share Image
It has been said that "to enthuse" means "to fill with spirit," and that spirit of enthusiasm is awaiting release or manifestation.… — John Templeton Copy Share Image
When we desire to be a blessing, we find that there are many ways in which we can bless others. We can… — John Templeton Copy Share Image
Most people think of love as some sort of power outside of themselves that will "take them away from all of this."… — John Templeton Copy Share Image
Many of us understand giving, but some of us may still be confused about the meaning of forgiveness. Some people may go… — John Templeton Copy Share Image
If you reflect on your life, you may recall times when you couldn't see the value of some person and were tempted… — John Templeton Copy Share Image
A lot of people talk about life. Some love it. Some disparage it. And a few realize that life can be what… — John Templeton Copy Share Image
I served for 42 years on the board of trustees of the largest Presbyterian seminary, Princeton Theological Seminary, and we had brilliant… — John Templeton Copy Share Image
An attitude of gratitude creates blessings. Help yourself by helping others. You have the most powerful weapons on earth - love and prayer. — John Templeton Copy Share
I served for 42 years on the board of trustees of the largest Presbyterian seminary, Princeton Theological Seminary, and we had brilliant people -… — John Templeton Copy Share
...Making people get over the concept that they've got the total proof. To get them to feel, 'Gee, I want to learn more. I… — John Templeton Copy Share
I have no quarrel with what I learned in the Presbyterian church - I am still an enthusiastic Christian. But why shouldn't I try… — John Templeton Copy Share
Anybody who had come up with a new concept would have been under suspicion for being out of step with the tradition or out… — John Templeton Copy Share
Suppose you went to your priest and asked for help; he would refer you to the Bible. But if you went the next day… — John Templeton Copy Share
Many media commercials encourage us to believe that if we buy a certain product, we can be physically appealing, or popular, or successful. According… — John Templeton Copy Share
The idea that an individual can find God is terribly self-centered. It is like a wave thinking it can find the sea. — John Templeton Copy Share
I never ask if the market is going to go up or down because I don't know, and besides it doesn't matter. I search… — John Templeton Copy Share
Many of us understand giving, but some of us may still be confused about the meaning of forgiveness. Some people may go through life… — John Templeton Copy Share
Not yet have I found any better method to prosper during the future financial chaos, which is likely to last many years, than to… — John Templeton Copy Share
The best investment with the least risk and the greatest dividend is giving. — John Templeton Copy Share
True peace is a quality you carry within yourself, regardless of external circumstances. — John Templeton Copy Share
The other boys at Yale came from wealthy families, and none of them were investing outside the United States, and I thought, 'That is… — John Templeton Copy Share
