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David Starr Jordan was an American biologist, educator, and academic administrator. He is renowned for his contributions to ichthyology and his role as the first president of Stanford University. Jordan was a prominent figure in the early 20th century academic community and made significant contributions to the field of biology.

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“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.”

Men Mind Firsts Soul Body Wise Elements Clean Right Time Soul And Body

Author:David Starr Jordan

“All war is murder, robbery, trickery, and no nation ever escaped losses of men, prosperity and virility. War knows no victor.”

Knows Men War Science Nations Loss Murder Prosperity Robbery Trickery

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“The physiological law of Transfer of Energy is the basis of human success and happiness. There is no action without expenditure of energy, and if energy be not expended the power to generate it is lost. This law shows itself in a thousand ways in the life of man. The arm which is not used becomes palsied. The wealth which comes by chance weakens and destroys. The good which is unused turns to evil. The charity which asks no effort cannot relieve the misery she creates.”

Source: The strength of being clean: the physiological laws governing the pursuit of happiness ; The philosophy of hope : understanding the process by which hope displaces despair : an owners manual to the human soul

“"I am not much of a mathematician," said the cigarette, "but I can add to a man's nervous troubles, I can subtract from his physical energy, I can multiply his aches and pains, I can divide his mental powers, I take interest from his work, and discount his chances for success."”

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“There cannot be perfect civilization until Man realizes that the rights of every living creature are as sacred as his own.”

Men Realizing Perfect Animal Rights Civilization Creatures Sacred Animal Rights Living Creatures Animal Abuse

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

Men Problem Life Is Strength Easier Stronger

Book:THE CARE AND CULTURE OF MEN

Source: THE CARE AND CULTURE OF MEN