The four most expensive words in the English language are, 'This time it's different.'

- John Templeton

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 nation after nation for stocks, ask…

- John Templeton

It is nice to be important, but it's more important to be nice.

- John Templeton

Happiness pursued eludes, happiness given returns.

- John Templeton

The person who really wants to do something finds a way; the other finds an excuse.

- John Templeton

Invest at the point of maximum pessimism.

- John Templeton

If you want to have a better performance than the crowd, you must do things differently from the crowd.

- John Templeton

Focus on value because most investors focus on outlooks and trends.

- John Templeton

Happiness comes from spiritual wealth, not material wealth... Happiness comes from giving, not getting. If we try hard to bring happiness to others, …

- John Templeton