To say no at the right time, and then stand by it, is the first element of success. He is the wise man who, for all his life, can keep mind and soul and body clean. — David Starr Jordan Copy Share Image
Whatever is not nailed down is mine." This is the motto of the exploiter. "Whatever can be pried loose is not nailed down." This is the second maxim in a country where people are rich, caring little in their present… — David Starr Jordan Copy Share Image
There is no real excellence in all this word which can be separated from right living. — David Starr Jordan Copy Share Image
To say no at the right time, and then stand by it, is the first element of success. He is the wise man who,… — David Starr Jordan Copy Share Image
There is no real excellence in all of this world which can be separated from right living. — David Starr Jordan Copy Share Image
When a dog barks at the moon, then it is religion; but when he barks at strangers, it is patriotism! — David Starr Jordan Copy Share Image
The physiological law of Transfer of Energy is the basis of human success and happiness. There is no action without expenditure of energy, and… — David Starr Jordan Copy Share Image
Be a life long or short, its completeness depends on what it was lived for — David Starr Jordan Copy Share Image
Our country is now at war and the only way out is forward. I would not change one word I have spoken against war… — David Starr Jordan Copy Share Image
The world turns aside to let any man pass who knows whither he is going. — David Starr Jordan Copy Share Image
The problem of life is not to make life easier, but to make men stronger. — David Starr Jordan Copy Share Image
