Who said “It is the final test of a gentleman—his respect for those who can be of no possible…”?

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William Lyon Phelps. A published source records them saying or writing it.

SourceThe Golden Book Magazine (July 1935), "Clues", p. 81.

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APA

Phelps, W. L. (n.d.). It is the final test of a gentleman—his respect for those who can be of no possible service to him. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/11773-it-is-the-final-test-of-a-gentleman/

MLA

Phelps, William Lyon. “It is the final test of a gentleman—his respect for those who can be of no possible service to him.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/11773-it-is-the-final-test-of-a-gentleman/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

Chicago

Phelps, William Lyon. “It is the final test of a gentleman—his respect for those who can be of no possible service to him.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/11773-it-is-the-final-test-of-a-gentleman/.