John Templeton

A grower of chrysanthemums awaited a visit from the emperor, who was coming to enjoy his blossoms, of which there were hundreds…

— John Templeton

Let no day go by without counting your blessing.

— John Templeton

“Faith does not imply a closed, but an open mind. Quite the opposite of blindness, faith appreciates the vast spiritual realities that…

— John Templeton

Those who spend too much will eventually be owned by those who are thrifty.

— John Templeton

If you are not egotistical, you will welcome the opportunity to learn more.

— John Templeton

No matter how poorly our lives seem to be going, we can become part of a greater flow of good and increase…

— John Templeton

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

The question is not is there a God, but is there anything else except God?

— John Templeton

To buy when others are despondently selling and sell when others are greedily buying requires the greatest fortitude and pays the greatest…

— John Templeton

You are present in your life on earth at this moment for the purposes of living, loving, learning, and growing. Be assured…

— John Templeton

Outperforming the majority of investors requires doing what they are not doing. Buying when others have despaired, and selling when they are…

— John Templeton

Before this century is over, the Dow Jones Industrial Average will probably be over one million versus around 10,000 now. So for…

— John Templeton

Happiness pursued eludes, happiness given returns.

— John Templeton

By facing our challenges and overcoming them, we grow stronger, wiser, and more compassionate.

— John Templeton

The commitment of giving your best at all times, in all circumstances and under all conditions, can enable you to find value…

— John Templeton

Surprising and interesting things happen to those who keep their eyes and their minds open and alert!

— John Templeton

Usually God favours the people who try to do good. So, when you find that the crowd is desperately trying to sell,…

— John Templeton

Never forget: the secret of creating riches for oneself is to create them for others.

— John Templeton

The correct description is that we try every day to become more humble when we talk about divinity, we try to realize…

— John Templeton

Be aware of the words that go into your mind, both conscious and unconscious, because words and ideas can be great tools…

— John Templeton

I wouldn't call it radical; I would call it enthusiasm for progress.

— John Templeton

The air we breathe is necessary to keep us alive, but we must continually breathe it out so we can breathe fresh…

— John Templeton

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

When we desire to be a blessing, we find that there are many ways in which we can bless others. We can…

— John Templeton

Taking responsibility nurtures self-confidence, and self-confidence can help you to be a more interesting and attractive person. And best of all, the…

— John Templeton