Quotes & anectdotes from the wise, the foolish, the courageous & the drunk

David Starr Jordan Science writer

  • Gender: Male
  • Citizenship: United States
  • Born: Jan 19, 1851
  • Died: Sep 19, 1931

David Starr Jordan was a leading ichthyologist, educator, eugenicist, and peace activist. He was president of Indiana University and was the founding president of Stanford University.

When a dog barks at the moon, then it is religion but when he barks at strangers, it is patriotism! patriotism

Wisdom is knowing what to do next virtue is doing it. wisdom

Mother's Day May 12, 2025

Motherhood: All love begins and ends there. 22 quotes from Robert Browning

22 quotes from Robert Browning

A mother's happiness is like a beacon, lighting up the future but reflected also on the past in the guise of fond memories. 53 more quotes from Honore de Balzac

53 more quotes from Honore de Balzac

With what price we pay for the glory of motherhood. 5 views from Isadora Duncan

5 views from Isadora Duncan

The babe at first feeds upon the mother's bosom, but it is always on her heart. 58 sayings from Henry Ward Beecher

58 sayings from Henry Ward Beecher