Before there was “Girl Meets World,” there was “Boy Meets World.” And before Cory Matthews became a teacher, he was taught by a guy named Mr. Feeny.

From encouraging Cory, Topanga, Shawn and the rest of the gang to believe in themselves to doling out love advice, Mr. Feeny always seemed to have the right thing to say.

So as another school year begins, let’s revisit the wisdom of the great George Feeny.