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The final test of a gentleman is his respect for those who can be of no possible service to him.
William Lyon Phelps
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About William Lyon Phelps

William Lyon Phelps was a Educator from United States (1865–1943).

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This quote is attributed to William Lyon Phelps, a Educator from United States.
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William Lyon Phelps lived from 1865 – 1943.