The final test of a gentleman is his respect for those who can be of no possible service to him.The Final Test of a Gentleman, Golden Book Magazine, July 1935
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William Lyon Phelps was an American author, educator, and literary critic, born on January 2, 1865. He served as a professor of English at Yale University for over four decades and was known for his engaging teaching style and contributions to literary scholarship. Phelps authored several works, including essays and books on literature, and was a prominent advocate for the importance of reading and the humanities in education.
1865–1943·lived 78 years
The final test of a gentleman is his respect for those who can be of no possible service to him.The Final Test of a Gentleman, Golden Book Magazine, July 1935
This is the final test of a gentleman: his respect for those who can be of no possible service to him.
You can be deprived of your money, your job and your home by someone else, but remember that no one can ever take away your honor.
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