William Lyon Phelps

“The final proof of greatness lies in being able to endure criticism without resentment.”

“The capacity for enthusiasm is the best gift of all.”

“The man who has no inner life is a slave to his surroundings.”

“Books are for use, not for show; you should own no book that you are afraid to mark up.”

“He who has a thousand friends has not a friend to spare, And he who has one enemy will meet him everywhere.”

“This is the final test of a gentleman: his respect for those who can be of no possible value to him.”

“The highest happiness on earth is the happiness of marriage.”

“One of the secrets of a happy life is continuous small treats.”

“Those who decide to use leisure as a means of mental development... are the happiest people in the world.”

“If you develop the absolute sense of certainty that powerful beliefs provide, then you can get yourself to accomplish virtually anything.”

“The fear of life is the favorite disease of the 20th century.”

“The only real happiness comes from squandering ourselves for a purpose.”

“The sense of humor is the oil of life's engine.”

“I thoroughly believe in a university education... but I believe a knowledge of the Bible without a college course is more valuable than a college course without the Bible.”