Being educated means to prefer the best not only to the worst but to the second best.
William Lyon PhelpsA middle-aged cat will often play as unreservedly as a kitten, though he knows perfectly well it is only a game.
William Lyon PhelpsEvery time you acquire a new interest, even more, a new accomplishment, you increase your power of life.
William Lyon PhelpsLife, with all it's sorrows, cares, perplexities and heart-breaks, is more interesting than bovine placidity, hence more desirable. The more interesting it is, the happier it is.
William Lyon PhelpsI find daily life not always joyous, but always interesting. I have some sad days and nights, but none that are dull. As I advance deeper into the vale of years, I live with constantly increasing gusto and excitement. I am sure it all means something; in the last analysis, I am an optimist because I believe in God. Those who have no faith are quite naturally pessimists and I do not blame them.
William Lyon Phelps