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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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Book:A Collection of Classic Essays by William Lyon Phelps - Including 'Happiness', 'Superstition', 'The Great American Game', and Many More

Source: A Collection of Classic Essays by William Lyon Phelps - Including 'Happiness', 'Superstition', 'The Great American Game', and Many More

“At a certain age some people's minds close up; they live on their intellectual fat.”

People Thinking Mind Age Certain Intellectual Fats Thoughts And Thinking

Author:William Lyon Phelps

“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.”

Ifs Mind Kind Real Motivational Wish Emotion Achieve Spring Endure Dependent Feds Inward Ponds Real Happiness Thoughts And Emotions

Author:William Lyon Phelps

“Herein lies the real value of education. Advanced education may or may not make men and women more efficient; but it enriches personality, increases the wealth of the mind, and hence brings happiness. It is the finest insurance against old age, against the growth of physical disability, of the lack and loss of animal delights.”

“My religious faith remains in possession of the field only after prolonged civil war with my naturally skeptical mind.”

Mind War Religion Religious Fields Remains Possession Civil War Religious Faith Skeptical

Book:Autobiography: with letters

Source: Autobiography: with letters

“PAINT THE WALLS OF your mind With many beautiful pictures.”

Mind Beautiful Healing Wall Paint Beautiful Picture

Author:William Lyon Phelps

“How essential it is in youth to acquire some intellectual or artistic tastes, in order to furnish the mind, to be able to live inside a mind with attractive and interesting pictures on the walls.”

Mind Able Order Interesting Education Youth Wall Taste Essentials Intellectual Artistic Attractive Acquire Advanced Education

Book:A Collection of Classic Essays by William Lyon Phelps - Including 'Happiness', 'Superstition', 'The Great American Game', and Many More

Source: A Collection of Classic Essays by William Lyon Phelps - Including 'Happiness', 'Superstition', 'The Great American Game', and Many More

About the Author

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

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