The fear of life is the favorite disease of the 20th century.
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This is the final test of a gentleman: his respect for those who can be of no possible service to 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
Whenever it is possible, a boy should choose some occupation which he should do even if he did not need the money.
William Lyon Phelps
A well-ordered life is like climbing a tower; the view halfway up is better than the view from the base, and it steadily becomes finer as the horizon expands.
William Lyon Phelps
A cat pours his body on the floor like water. It is restful just to see him.
William Lyon Phelps
The happiest people in this world are those who have the most interesting thoughts.
William Lyon Phelps
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