John Templeton

Also known as John Marks Templeton, Sir John Marks Templeton

American-born British stock investor, businessman and philanthropist

Top works

via Open Library + Wikidata

Discography

5 total works indexed

via Crossref · CC0

“The four most expensive words in the English language are "this time it’s different."”
“We are trying to persuade people that no human has yet grasped 1% of what can be known about spiritual realities. So we are encouraging people to start using the same methods of science that have been so productive in other areas, in order to discover spiritual realities.”
“High ethics and religious principles form the basis for success and happiness in every area of life.”
“I focus on spiritual wealth now, and I'm busier, more enthusiastic, and more joyful than I have ever been.”
“I have no quarrel with what I learned in the Presbyterian church — I am still an enthusiastic Christian. But why shouldn't I try to learn more? Why shouldn't I go to Hindu services? Why shouldn't I go to Muslim services? If you are not egotistical, you will welcome the opportunity to learn more.”
“I served for 42 years on the board of trustees of the largest Presbyterian seminary, Princeton Theological Seminary, and we had brilliant people — teachers and students both — but they did not come up with many new concepts. They weren't invited to come up with new concepts. Anybody who had come up with a new concept would have been under suspicion for being out of step with the tradition or out of step with the teachings of the church.”