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Category Archive: William Lyon Phelps

William Lyon Phelps Quote: “Whenever it is possible, a boy…”

Whenever it is possible, a boy should choose some occupation which he should do even if he did not need the money.

October 6, 2021 1865, American, January 2, Quotes by Educators, William Lyon Phelps

William Lyon Phelps Quote: “God speaks to me not through…”

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.

September 29, 2021 1865, American, January 2, Quotes by Educators, William Lyon Phelps

William Lyon Phelps Quote: “You can be deprived of your…”

You can be deprived of your money, your job and your home by someone else, but remember that no one can ever take away your honor.

August 12, 2021 1865, American, January 2, Quotes by Educators, William Lyon Phelps

William Lyon Phelps Quote: “A cat pours his body on…”

A cat pours his body on the floor like water. It is restful just to see him.

May 31, 2021 1865, American, January 2, Quotes by Educators, William Lyon Phelps

William Lyon Phelps Quote: “The final test of a gentleman…”

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

March 13, 2021 1865, American, January 2, Quotes by Educators, William Lyon Phelps

William Lyon Phelps Quote: “I divide all readers into two…”

I divide all readers into two classes: those who read to remember and those who read to forget.

December 6, 2020 1865, American, January 2, Quotes by Educators, William Lyon Phelps

William Lyon Phelps Quote: “A student never forgets an encouraging…”

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

October 19, 2020 1865, American, January 2, Quotes by Educators, William Lyon Phelps

William Lyon Phelps Quote: “The belief that youth is the…”

The belief that youth is the happiest time of life is founded on a fallacy. The happiest person is the person who thinks the most interesting thoughts, and we grow happier as we grow older.

September 15, 2020 1865, American, January 2, Quotes by Educators, William Lyon Phelps

William Lyon Phelps Quote: “Nature makes boys and girls lovely…”

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

July 2, 2020 1865, American, January 2, Quotes by Educators, William Lyon Phelps

William Lyon Phelps Quote: “The happiest people in this world…”

The happiest people in this world are those who have the most interesting thoughts.

June 24, 2020 1865, American, January 2, Quotes by Educators, William Lyon Phelps

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