Quotes and anectdotes from the wise to the foolish, and the courageous to 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.

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

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

Christmas December 25, 2024

Christmas is the day that holds all time together. 6 more quotes from Alexander Smith

6 more quotes from Alexander Smith

Now, the essence, the very spirit of Christmas is that we first make believe a thing is so, and lo, it presently turns out to be so. 8 more wisdom & wit from Stephen Leacock

8 more wisdom & wit from Stephen Leacock

A good conscience is a continual Christmas. 96 quotes from Benjamin Franklin

96 quotes from Benjamin Franklin

Christmas carols always brought tears to my eyes. I also cry at weddings. I should have cried at a couple of my own. 9 wisdom & wit from Ethel Merman

9 wisdom & wit from Ethel Merman