The idea that an individual can find God is terribly self-centered. It is like a wave thinking it can find the sea.
John TempletonTell your readers to use it or lose it. If you don't use your muscles, they get weak. If you don't use your mind it begins to fail.
John TempletonIf we become increasingly humble about how little we know, we may be more eager to search.
John TempletonThe other boys at Yale came from wealthy families, and none of them were investing outside the United States, and I thought, 'That is very egotistical. Why be so shortsighted or near-sighted as to focus only on America? Shouldn't you be more open-minded?'
John TempletonThe question is not is there a God, but is there anything else except God? God is everyone and each of us is a little bit.
John TempletonTaking responsibility nurtures self-confidence, and self-confidence can help you to be a more interesting and attractive person. And best of all, the more you believe in yourself, the more power you possess to attract your good. . . . Those who speak constantly of their right to freedom must understand that an irresponsible act does not bring greater freedom but only greater bondage to the action. One law of life says, "If we are to enjoy freedom, we must accept responsibility." A great awareness is expressed in this statement.
John Templeton