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.

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

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