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"I thought, Im only going to be on this planet once, and only for a short time. What can I do with my life that will lead to permanent benefits?"
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John TempletonThose who spend too much will eventually be owned by those who are thr — John Templeton
"Those who spend too much will eventually be owned by those who are thrifty."
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Sir John Marks Templeton was an American-born British investor, banker, fund manager, and philanthropist. In 1954, he entered the mutual fund market and created the Templeton Growth Fund, which averaged growth over 15% per year for 38 years. A pioneer of emerging market investing in the 1960s, Money magazine named him "arguably the greatest global stock picker of the century" in 1999.
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"High ethics and religious principles form the basis for success and happiness in every area of life."
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"I have no quarrel with what I learned in the Presbyterian church — I am still an enthusiastic Christian. But why shouldnt I try to learn more? Why shouldnt I go to Hindu services? Why shouldnt I go to Muslim services? If you are not egotistical, you will welcome the opportunity to learn more."
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"Work at being a humble person."
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"If we become increasingly humble about how little we know, we may be more eager to search."
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"The four most expensive words in the English language are "this time it’s different."
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