Most people don't know where they should start when it comes to investing. We have great investors in the past and present to help us navigate. These investment quotes are from Benjamin Franklin. Some of them come from Warren Buffett. 

These 25 quotes were chosen for their lasting value. This investing advice is timeless, even though markets can change.

Key Takeaways

Investors can gain a better view of the future with timeless financial quotes that draw on wisdom from the past.

Stock market quotes that are the best teach investors how to win in the market by playing the odds rather than following your natural instincts.

How to invest and how to spend your wealth wisely.

These top contrarian investing quotes show investors how they can make money by challenging popular opinion.

These timeless financial quotes are irreplaceable

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"Investing in knowledge is the best investment. " -- Benjamin Franklin

It is the best way to invest. Do your research before you make any investment decisions. 1

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"Bottoms of the investment world do not end at four-year lows. They end with 10- and 15-year lows. " -- Jim Rogers

Although 10- to 15 year lows are rare, they do occur. These times are not the best time to invest. You could make a lot of money by taking a risk or losing your shirt. Keep in mind the first sentence and only invest in an industry that you have thoroughly researched. Be prepared for your investment to sink before it starts to pay off. 2

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"I will show you how to be rich. Shut the doors. Fearful of others' greed. Fearful people can be greedy. " -- Warren Buffett

3 Be ready to invest in a declining market and "get out" of a rising market, according to Warren Buffett's philosophy.

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"A good perspective on history can help us to understand the past and the present better and give us a clear view of the future. " -- Carlos Slim Helu

Investors can easily lose sight of the bigger picture. Many people sell their investments when something goes wrong. Many people panic when something big goes wrong and sell their investments. History shows that the markets have recovered from the 2008 financial crisis, dotcom crash and the Great Depression.

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5. It doesn't matter if you are right or wrong. What matters is how much money you make when right and how much money that you lose when wrong. George Soros

Investors are too obsessed with being right, no matter how small the gains. Cutting your losses and winning big are more important than being wrong. 5

6. You should always place that bet, as there is a chance of winning 100 times out of 10! -- Jeff Bezos

Many of the most lucrative and profitable investment ideas are dismissed simply because they don't work. Investors don't stop to think about how much they can make if unfavorable outcomes happen. Jeff Bezos made those bets, and became the richest man in the world. 6

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"Don't search for the needle in a haystack. Don't look for the needle in the haystack. Just buy it! John Bogle

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"I don’t like to leap over seven-foot bars. I prefer to look for one-foot bars that are easy to step over. -- Warren Buffett

Investors can make it too difficult for themselves. Buffett's value stocks often outperforms the market, making it easier to achieve success. Short selling is a strategy that can be considered sophisticated. This means that it's more difficult to make a profit and Buffett prefers value stocks over the market.

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"The stock market is populated by individuals who know the prices of everything but not the value of anything." Phillip Fisher

This is yet another example of the truth that regrettable investment decisions can be made if you don't have enough education or research. 1 Research goes beyond listening to the masses.

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"Investing is not about being comfortable. It is seldom profitable. Robert Arnott

To realize great gains, sometimes you'll need to step outside of your comfort zone. You need to know the limits of your comfort zone, and then practice moving out of it slowly. You need to be able to understand your market as well as yourself. 

Are you able to stay in the market while everyone else jumps ship? Or, getting out during the largest rally this century. This type of self-analysis is not for the fainthearted. This type of self-analysis is not for the faint of heart.

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"How many millionaires are you aware of who have made their fortune by saving money? Let me rest my case. " -- Robert G. Allen

Although investing in a savings account is a good bet, the low interest rates will make your gains very small. Don't give up on one. But don't forgo one.

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"Excessive debt accumulation by the government or corporations, consumers or banks often poses greater systemic risk than it appears during booms. This is if there is a common thread to the wide range of financial crises around the globe. " -- Carmen Reinhart

Avoid debts that appear sensible in times of prosperity. 10 Beware of debts that seem reasonable during times of prosperity.

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"We don’t make predictions about macroeconomic factors. We look at our companies from the bottom-up, looking at their long-term prospects of returning. Mellody Hobson

It is difficult to predict the timing of the next stock market crash or recession. Many of the most successful investors do not even attempt it. Look for companies that can withstand any economic storm. 11

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"Courage taught that no matter how dire a crisis is, any sound investment will eventually pay off. " -- Carlos Slim Helu

Don't be discouraged by the inevitable setbacks investors will face, especially in a market crisis. 4 Don't despair despite the inevitable setbacks that all investors face, especially during a market crisis.

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"The individual investor should behave consistently as an investor, not as a speculation." -- Ben Graham

Investors are not able to predict the future. 5

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"The greatest risk is not taking one. Mellody Hobson

There is a direct tradeoff in risk and returns. 12

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"Returns matter a lot. It's our capital. It's our capital.

The amount of wealth that people accumulate over the long-term rate return on their investments is determined ultimately by how much they earn. 13

18. It's not about how much you make but how much you keep, how it works and for how many generations. Robert Kiyosaki

You'll lose everything if you become a millionaire at the age of 30 and then fail to realize your potential gains by age 40. You can grow and protect your investment portfolio by carefully diversifying . This could lead to you funding many generations.

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"Know what you have, and why." Peter Lynch

Before making a decision, do your research. After you make a decision, be sure to review your portfolio regularly. 14

20. Financial peace doesn't mean buying stuff. It's about learning to live with less money than you earn so that you can invest and give back money. This is the only way to win. Dave Ramsey

You can save money on your expenses and still have enough to retire comfortably. 1

21.  Las Vegas is the place to be if you are looking for excitement. Paul Samuelson

You are wrong to think that investing is gambling. It takes patience and planning. The rewards you will see over time are truly amazing. 1

The best quotes on investing encourage thoughtfulness over impulsiveness and boldness over caution. Smart research is better than impulsive decision-making.

Top Investing Quotes From Contrarians

22. Sir John Templeton

Follow the market trends and historical precedents. Do not speculate about the future. You shouldn't assume that this time will be any different.

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  "Wide diversification is only required when investors do not understand what they are doing. " -- Warren Buffett

Diversification is important in the beginning. There are risks to diversifying your portfolio. 16

24.  If you don’t know what’s coming, you won’t be able to do well in markets. Peter Lynch

You must not lose heart when you are hit by recessions and/or declines. The markets have proven that economies are cyclical and will recover. 17

25.  Peter Thiel