Excellence Quote by David Starr Jordan

There is no real excellence in all this word which can be separated from right living.

— David Starr Jordan

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

No one can afford to look downward for his enjoyments.

— David Starr Jordan

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

— David Starr Jordan

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

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

— David Starr Jordan

Whatever you attempt, go at it with spirit.

— David Starr Jordan

Be a life long or short, its completeness depends on what it was lived for

— David Starr Jordan

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

The world turns aside to let any man pass who knows whither he is going.

— David Starr Jordan

The problem of life is not to make life easier, but to make men stronger.

— David Starr Jordan

Whatever is not nailed down is mine." This is the motto of the exploiter. "Whatever can be pried loose is not nailed down." This…

— David Starr Jordan