One of the most prolific names in the investment world, Peter Lynch, is something of an American finance legend. Key Points Peter Lynch is someone any near retiree would do well to listen to on being in the market. Lynch is a realist when it comes to making money in the market, which is precisely what you want. You can’t predict the stock market.”Ground Picture / Shutterstock.comWith this quote, Lynch is telling every investor, 60 years old or otherwise, something they should already know: you can’t predict the market, no matter how hard you try. You can’t make it fast.”zignal_88 / Shutterstock.comThis is yet another classic Peter Lynch reminder that by the time you turn 60, you should have already made a lot of your money.