Sir John Templeton

“Each year the generous and voluntary giving by Americans alone exceeds the total income of all the world’s people in any year…

— Sir John Templeton

“In the hundred-yard race the winner doesn’t cross the tape line a dozen strides ahead of the field. He wins by inches.”

— Sir John Templeton

“Success-bound people learn early in their careers to avoid the mañana habit. They do today whatever can possibly be done today and…

— Sir John Templeton

“Honesty and perseverance are the qualities you will find among the highest-caliber professionals. Always give your business to such people, regardless of…

— Sir John Templeton

“HIT SONG written by Johnny Mercer during the Second World War contained the words “accentuate the positive, eliminate the negative….”

— Sir John Templeton

The four most dangerous words in investing are 'This time it's different.'

— Sir John Templeton

“William Feather, publisher and author, said: “The prizes go to those who meet emergencies successfully. And the way to meet emergencies is…

— Sir John Templeton

“The difference in effort was quite small—only an “extra ounce.” But the results, in terms of accomplishment and the quality of the…

— Sir John Templeton

“If you earn a dollar and spend a dollar ten, you’ll be a failure. But if you earn a dollar and spend…

— Sir John Templeton

“If you want to become really wealthy, you must have your money work for you.”

— Sir John Templeton

“In Matthew 7:7–8, Jesus says, “Ask, and it will be given you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be…

— Sir John Templeton

“Defer pleasure until the job is done.”

— Sir John Templeton

“Americans are giving over $70 billion yearly to churches and charity. That is ten times as much charity as was given in…

— Sir John Templeton

“I can complain because rosebushes have thorns or rejoice because thornbushes have roses.”

— Sir John Templeton