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

David Starr Jordan

About David Starr Jordan

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David Starr Jordan (January 19, 1851 – September 19, 1931) was the founding president of Stanford University, serving from 1891 to 1913. He was an ichthyologist during his research career. Prior to serving as president of Stanford University, he had served as president of Indiana University from 1884 to 1891.

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