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Ezra Stiles Educator

  • Gender: Male
  • Citizenship: United States
  • Born: Dec 10, 1727
  • Died: May 12, 1795

Ezra Stiles (November 29, 1727 - May 12, 1795) was an American academic and educator, a Congregationalist minister, theologian and author. He was president of Yale College (1778 - 1795).

A monarchy conducted with infinite wisdom and infinite benevolence is the most perfect of all possible governments. wisdom

The constitutions of Maryland and New York are founded in higher wisdom. wisdom

St. Patrick's Day March 17, 2025

There is no language like the Irish for soothing and quieting. 3 thoughts from John Millington Synge

3 thoughts from John Millington Synge

Being Irish, he had an abiding sense of tragedy, which sustained him through temporary periods of joy. 28 more quotes from William Butler Yeats

28 more quotes from William Butler Yeats

Geographically, Ireland is a medium-sized rural island that is slowly but steadily being consumed by sheep. 27 other quotes from Dave Barry

27 other quotes from Dave Barry

We have always found the Irish a bit odd. They refuse to be English. 74 quotes from Winston Churchill

74 quotes from Winston Churchill