If happiness truly consisted in physical ease and freedom from care, then the happiest individual would not be either a man or a woman; it would be, I think, an American cow. -William Lyon Phelps Freedom
This is the final test of a gentleman: his respect for those who can be of no possible service to him. -William Lyon Phelps Respect
If happiness truly consisted in physical ease and freedom from care, then the happiest individual would not be either a man or a woman; it would be, I think, an American cow. -William Lyon Phelps Happiness
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 Music
A student never forgets an encouraging private word, when it is given with sincere respect and admiration. -William Lyon Phelps Respect
The final test of a gentleman is his respect for those who can be of no possible service to him. -William Lyon Phelps Respect
