William Lyon Phelps
William Lyon Phelps
William Lyon Phelpswas an American author, critic and scholar. He taught the first American university course on the modern novel. He was a well-known speaker who drew large crowds. He had a radio show, wrote a daily syndicated newspaper column, lectured frequently, and published numerous popular books and articles...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionEducator
Date of Birth2 January 1865
CountryUnited States of America
William Lyon Phelps quotes about
happiness character personality
The principle of happiness should be like the principle of virtue: it should not be dependent of things, but be a part of personality [and character].
accomplishment increase interest
Every time you acquire a new interest, even more, a new accomplishment, you increase your power of life.
admit american-educator people reluctance
There is a strange reluctance on the part of most people to admit they enjoy life.
graduation occupation whenever
Whenever it is possible, a boy should choose some occupation which he should do even if he did not need the money.