High ethics and religious principles form the basis for success and happiness in every area of life. — John Templeton Copy Share Image
I believe all religions are becoming obsolete, clinging to ancient concepts. — John Templeton Copy Share Image
I focus on spiritual wealth now, and I'm busier, more enthusiastic, and more joyful than I have ever been. — John Templeton Copy Share Image
“Faith does not imply a closed, but an open mind. Quite the opposite of blindness, faith appreciates the vast spiritual realities that… — 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
If we have not developed a reservoir of spiritual wealth, no amount of money is likely to make us happy. Spiritual wealth… — 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
Suppose you went to your priest and asked for help; he would refer you to the Bible. But if you went the… — John Templeton Copy Share Image
Happiness comes from spiritual wealth, not material wealth... Happiness comes from giving, not getting. If we try hard to bring happiness to… — 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
From the standpoint of our spiritual development, it might be important for us to realize that we came from an unknown somewhere;… — John Templeton Copy Share Image
Be aware of the words that go into your mind, both conscious and unconscious, because words and ideas can be great tools… — John Templeton Copy Share Image
We hope that there will be nothing that conflicts with anybody's religion or faith. We would never say a person's religion is… — 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
