Stephen Girard

"To change one life is to change the world."

"The wisdom of ages is available to those who will read."

"A merchant without ethics is merely a thief with a counting house."

"The peace that comes from doing right is worth any sacrifice."

"To pursue truth is to pursue the only thing that never fails."

"The strongest man is he who can admit his weakness."

"A fortune spent on education is never wasted."

"To inspire others is to create immortality."

"The greatest freedom is freedom from the tyranny of want."

"A kind heart is the only collateral that never fails."

"To succeed is to fail repeatedly until you do not."

"The measure of success is not wealth, but impact."

"A man who serves others serves himself most truly."

"To dream is human; to act is divine."

"The future is written by those bold enough to write it."

"A grateful man is a happy man, regardless of his circumstances."

"To build something lasting, build it on truth."

"The wisdom to know what matters is the beginning of all wisdom."

"A child educated is a future secured."

"A man's worth is determined not by his wealth, but by the good he accomplishes with it."

"The pursuit of commerce teaches us the values of honesty and integrity."

"Education is the foundation upon which all prosperity is built."

"I have made my fortune by understanding the needs of others."

"Charity is not the surrender of wealth, but its proper investment."

"A merchant must possess both courage and wisdom in equal measure."

"The sea has taught me that patience yields greater rewards than haste."

"True freedom comes from the ability to choose one's own path."

"In times of crisis, a man's character is revealed through his actions."

"The accumulation of wealth without purpose is merely the accumulation of burdens."

"Commerce connects all men, regardless of their origins or beliefs."