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William Lyon Phelps was an American author, scholar, and literary critic renowned for his in-depth analysis and commentary on English literature. He is particularly known for his work on British literature, covering a range of authors from Shakespeare to the late 19th century. Phelps's writings have had a profound impact on literary studies and teaching.

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Famous William Lyon Phelps Quotes

“If at first you don't succeed, find out if the loser gets anything.”

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Author: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.”

Ifs World Running Ought Rain Wet

Author:William Lyon Phelps

“Whenever it is in any way possible, every boy and girl should choose as his life work some occupation which he should like to do anyhow, even if he did not need the money.”

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Author:William Lyon Phelps

“The teacher should make a concerted effort never to lose his temper in the presence of the class. If a man, he may take refuge in profane soliloquies. If a woman, she may follow the example of one sweet-faced tranquil girl who went out in the yard and gnawed a post.”

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Author:William Lyon Phelps

“If happiness truly consisted in physical ease and freedom from care the happiest, individual would not be either a man or a woman it; it would be, I think a cow.”

Ifs Thinking Men Would Be Care Happiness Individual Ease Cows

Book:Happiness

Source: Happiness

“Real happiness is not dependent on external things. The pond is fed from within. The kind of happiness that stays with you is the happiness that springs from inward thoughts and emotions. You must cultivate your mind if you wish to achieve enduring happiness.”

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Author:William Lyon Phelps

“The highest happiness on earth is marriage. Every man who is happily married is a successful man even if he has failed in everything else.”

Ifs Men Earth Happiness Marriage Successful Failure Married Highest Every Man Successful Man Happily Married

Book:Marriage

Source: Marriage

“Marriage is a fine and sacred thing if you make it so.”

Ifs Marriage Fine Sacred Sacred Things

Author:William Lyon Phelps

About the Author

Born: January 2, 1865
Died: August 21, 1943
Known for: Author
Quotes: 53

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A Collection of Classic Essays by William Lyon Phelps - Including 'Happiness', 'Superstition', 'The Great American Game', and Many MoreRelated source material

Autobiography: with lettersRelated source material

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