John C. Bogle : (7) " They were tough times and I started working when I was 10 years old, delivering papers and eventually becoming a waiter. " - John C. Bogle " I almost hate to say how proud I am of my career and, most of all, helping folks get the returns they deserve. " - John C. Bogle " I do think that impact investing is not that effective. Shares go from investor A to investor B, and the company doesn’t even know it. It’s inevitably an ineffective way to communicate to the company your feelings. " - John C. Bogle " I’ve usually used the phrase ‘stay the course’ as one of the great rules of investment success. " - John C. Bogle " My grandfather was a wealthy and respected merchant in Montclair, New Jersey, where I was born. But his estate was wiped out in the Great Depression, and as a result, I had what I consider the ideal upbringing: We were a proud family, good citizens, and we didn’t have a sou. " - John C. Bogle " While we would typically encourage young people to start saving for the future as early as possible, it’s unlikely that a budding entrepreneur will be able to do so. The entrepreneur will need every bit of capital available for the business, which will likely crowd out personal savings. " - John C. Bogle " I learned you work for what you get, and I feel sorry for people who haven’t had that upbringing. " - John C. Bogle