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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.”

Quote by David Starr Jordan

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David Starr Jordan

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. more

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