The returns we read about in the industry sales literature vastly diminish when we move from the theoretical world of market indexes to the real world of actually investing.
John C. BogleThe historical data support one conclusion with unusual force: To invest with success, you must be a long-term investor.
John C. BogleYou know the rule of 72, divide the number into 72, any number you want, and that's how long it will take your money to double.
John C. BogleIt's amazing how difficult it is for a man to understand something if he's paid a small fortune not to understand it.
John C. Bogle