I found a new favorite old guy who made some lasting quotes, while doing my Bible study with my mom. We had so much fun going through the scripture together and hashing out our perspectives. In the process we heard a quote from this guy and both we're filled with a deeper understanding of Gods word, so we sought out some other quotes. We got to laugh and laugh with each other, I am so grateful she is my friend and mother!!!

"If you develop the absolute sense of certainty that powerful beliefs provide, then you can get yourself to accomplish virtually anything, including those things that other people are certain are impossible."

"The happiest people are those who think the most interesting thoughts. Those who decide to use leisure as a means of mental development, who love good music, good books, good pictures, good company, good conversation, are the happiest people in the world. And they are not only happy in themselves, they are the cause of happiness in others."

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

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

The professor asked his students to discuss the poet Gerard Manley Hopkins' "sprung rhythm" technique. One young man handed in his exam reading, "Only God knows the answer to your question. Merry Christmas." Professor Phelps returned the paper after Christmas with the note, "Happy New Year. God gets an A—you get an F."

William Lyon Phelps (January 2, 1865 - August 21, 1943 New Haven, Connecticut)