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William George Jordan was an American essayist born on March 6, 1864, and died in 1928. Known for his concise and profound essay style, Jordan's works covered a range of topics including morality, religion, and philosophy.

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Famous William George Jordan Quotes

“Life is simply time given to man to learn how to live.”

Men Life Is Given

Book:The Power of Purpose

Source: The Power of Purpose

“Every man has an atmosphere which is affecting every other.”

Men Every Man Atmosphere

Book:The Majesty of Calmness

Source: The Majesty of Calmness

“There are times when a man should be content with what he has but never with what he is”

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Book:The Majesty of Calmness

Source: The Majesty of Calmness

“Into the hands of every individual is given a marvelous power for good or evil---the silent, unconscious, unseen influence of his life. This is simply the radiation of what man really is, not what he pretends to be.”

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Book:The Majesty of Calmness - Individual Problems and Possibilities

Source: The Majesty of Calmness - Individual Problems and Possibilities

“The man who has a certain religious belief and fears to discuss it, lest it may be proved wrong, is not loyal to his belief, he has but a coward's faithfulness to his prejudices. If he were a lover of truth, he would be willing at any moment to surrender his belief for a higher, better, and truer faith.”

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Book:Great truths

Source: Great truths

“Man does not drift into goodness...the chance port of an aimless voyage. He must fight ever for his destination.”

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Book:The Power of Purpose

Source: The Power of Purpose

About the Author

Born: March 6, 1864
Died: 1928
Known for: Essayist
Quotes: 28

Books & Sources

The Majesty of CalmnessRelated source material

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The Kingship of Self-control: Individual Problems and Possibilities ...Related source material

The Power of PurposeRelated source material

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The kingship of self-control [from Self-control, its kingship and majesty] by W.G. Jordon [sic].Related source material

The Majesty of Calmness - Individual Problems and PossibilitiesRelated source material

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