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!

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