Charles Kendall Adams Quotes

A collection of quotes by Charles Kendall Adams.

Charles Kendall Adams was an American educator and historian. Born on January 24, 1835, in Derby, Vermont, Adams served as the President of Cornell University from 1885 to 1892 and as the President of the University of Wisconsin from 1892 to 1901. He played a significant role in advancing higher education institutions and implementing reforms in university administration. Adams was also known for his work in the field of history, particularly American and European history. He passed away on July 26, 1902, leaving behind a lasting legacy in the field of education.

No student ever attains very eminent success by simply doing

No student ever attains very eminent success by simply doing what is required of him: it is the amount and excellence of what is over and above the required, that determines the greatness of ultimate distinction.

Charles Kendall Adams

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No one ever attains success by simply doing what is required

No one ever attains success by simply doing what is required of him.

Charles Kendall Adams

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