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