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.
Be a life long or short, its completeness depends on what it was lived for - David Starr Jordan
Be a life long or short, its completeness depends on what it was lived for
- 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, for all his life, can keep mind and soul… - 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, for all his life, can keep mind and soul…
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 … - 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 is the second maxim …
There is no pleasure in life equal to that of the conquest of a vicious habit. - David Starr Jordan
There is no pleasure in life equal to that of the conquest of a vicious habit.
No one is really miserable who has not tried to cheapen life. - David Starr Jordan
No one is really miserable who has not tried to cheapen life.
Wisdom is knowing what to do next; virtue is doing it. - David Starr Jordan
Wisdom is knowing what to do next; virtue is doing it.
There is no real excellence in all this world which can be separated from right living. - David Starr Jordan
There is no real excellence in all this world which can be separated from right living.
Whatever you attempt, go at it with spirit. - David Starr Jordan
Whatever you attempt, go at it with spirit.
There cannot be perfect civilization until Man realizes that the rights of every living creature are as sacred as his own. - David Starr Jordan
There cannot be perfect civilization until Man realizes that the rights of every living creature are as sacred as his own.
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