Quote by Stephen Girard

"I have made it a rule of my life to be at war with no man, and to make friends with all mankind."

"Business, properly conducted, is the surest foundation of independence."

"A man of industry and integrity may accumulate wealth honorably."

"The pursuit of knowledge is the highest calling of mankind."

"The pen is mightier than the sword."

"Literature opens the mind to new worlds"

"The interesting thing about books is that they're made of words."

"Literature captures the essence of what it means to be human."