A bibliophile of little means is likely to suffer often. Books don't slip from his hands but fly past him through the air, high as birds, high as prices.
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A cat pours his body on the floor like water. It is restful just to see him.William Lyon Phelps
I find daily life not always joyous, but always interesting. I have some sad days and nights, but none that are dull. As I advance deeper into the vale of years, I live with constantly increasing gusto and excitement. I am sure it all means something in the last analysis, I am an optimist because I believe in God. Those who have no faith are quite naturally pessimists and I do not blame them.
William Lyon Phelps
If I were running the world I would have it rain only between 2 and 5 a.m. Anyone who was out then ought to get wet.
William Lyon Phelps
Nature makes boys and girls lovely to look upon so they can be tolerated until they acquire some sense.
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One of the secrets of life is to keep our intellectual curiosity acute.
William Lyon Phelps
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