Stephen Girard

"The greatest fortunes are built by those who think of others."

"To be kind to the fortunate is easy; to be kind to the unfortunate is virtue."

"A man's worth is not determined by his net worth."

"The fear of loss often costs us more than the loss itself."

"Truth is the only currency that never depreciates."

"To change the world, one must first change oneself."

"The pursuit of excellence is the only pursuit worthy of excellence."

"A grateful heart is a wealthy heart, regardless of circumstance."

"The strong are obligated to use their strength for the weak."

"To dream without action is to waste the night; to act without vision is to waste the day."

"Knowledge is the only wealth that multiplies when shared."

"A man who cannot inspire loyalty cannot build an empire."

"The most secure fortune is one built on the contentment of others."

"To refuse to grow is to refuse to live."

"The merchant's scales should weigh not just goods, but justice."

"A humble beginning is no obstacle to a glorious end."

"The power to change others' lives is the greatest power of all."

"To live for yourself alone is to live a half-life."

"The future belongs to those who prepare for it today."

"A kind word to the poor costs nothing but purchases everything."

"The test of character is not success, but how you handle failure."

"To educate is to liberate; to remain ignorant is to remain enslaved."

"Wealth without wisdom is a burden, not a blessing."

"The greatest investment is in the development of human potential."

"A man's truest wealth is the love and respect he earns."

"To work with integrity is to work with purpose."

"The most powerful force in the world is the human spirit."

"To give is not to lose; it is to invest in eternity."

"A nation's character is revealed in how it treats its most vulnerable."

"The fear of poverty is often worse than poverty itself."