159 Quotes by John C. Bogle

The greatest enemy of a good plan is the dream of a perfect plan.” Stick to the good plan. Traditional.

I think it’s gone much too far. Most of them are not worth the powder to blow them to hell.

We need a mutual fund industry with both vision and values; a vision of fiduciary duty and shareholder service, and values rooted in the proven principles of long-term investing and of trusteeship that demands integrity in serving our clients.

I will create value for society, rather than extract it.

When there are multiple solutions to a problem, choose the simplest one.

Gunning for average is your best shot at finishing above average.

Income earned by the sweat of your brow should be taxed at the lowest rates, not the highest. Capital gains should be taxed at a higher rate.

The winning formula for success in investing is owning the entire stock market through an index fund, and then doing nothing. Just stay the course.

In Las Vegas we all know that it’s the croupiers who win. At the race track, it’s those who control the handle who win. State lotteries, does anybody think the participants in the lottery win? No. The state wins.