Quote by David Starr Jordan

There is no real excellence in all this world which can be separated from right living.

There is no real excellence in all this world which can be s

Summary

This quote suggests that true excellence cannot exist without leading a morally upright life. In other words, it implies that one's character and actions are integral components of achieving excellence. The quote emphasizes the notion that simply excelling in a specific field or achieving great success is not enough if it is unaccompanied by ethical conduct. It emphasizes the idea that excellence is not solely measured by external accomplishments, but also by the goodness and righteousness of one's choices and behaviors.

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By David Starr Jordan

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