William Lyon Phelps's Quotes

The final test of a gentleman is his respect for those who can be of no possible service to him.

William Lyon Phelps

A student never forgets an encouraging private word, when it is given with sincere respect and admiration.

William Lyon Phelps

This is the final test of a gentleman: his respect for those who can be of no possible service to him.

William Lyon Phelps

God speaks to me not through the thunder and the earthquake, nor through the ocean and the stars, but through the Son of Man, and speaks in a language adapted to my imperfect sight and hearing.

William Lyon Phelps

Those who decide to use leisure as a means of mental development, who love good music, good books, good pictures, good plays, good company, good conversation - what are they? They are the happiest people in the world.

William Lyon Phelps

Nature makes boys and girls lovely to look upon so they can be tolerated until they acquire some sense.

William Lyon Phelps

You can learn more about human nature by reading the Bible than by living in New York.

William Lyon Phelps

If at first you don't succeed, find out if the loser gets anything.

William Lyon Phelps

The fear of life is the favorite disease of the 20th century.

William Lyon Phelps