"There is a strange reluctance on the part of most people to admit they enjoy life." ― William Lyon Phelps Strange From William Lyon Phelps Educator Added on 1/24/2025 About William Lyon Phelps William Lyon Phelps was an American educator, literary critic, and author associated with Yale University. He was influential in popularizing literary studies for general audiences. Born: 1865-01-02 Died: 1943-08-21 View all quotes from William Lyon Phelps
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