Dignity of position adds to dignity of character, as well as to dignity of carriage. Give us a proud position, and we are impelled to act up to it.
CHRISTIAN NESTELL BOVEEExcellence in art is largely the result of attention to minutiae, and–prayer.
More Christian Nestell Bovee Quotes
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Tearless grief bleeds inwardly.
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In politics, merit is rewarded by the possessor being raised, like a target, to a position to be fired at.
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A sound discretion is not so much indicated by never making a mistake as by never repeating it.
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Like the withered roses of a once gay garland, the feelings of youth command in age a melancholy interest.
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The method of the enterprising is to plan with audacity and execute with vigor.
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Difficulties, by bracing the mind to overcome them, assist cheerfulness, as exercise assists digestion.
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Enthusiasm is the inspiration of everything great.
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The reveries of the dreamer advance his hopes, but not their realization. One good hour of earnest work is worth them all.
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There is great beauty in going through life without anxiety or fear. Half our fears are baseless, and the other half discreditable.
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We make way for the man who boldly pushes past us.
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Music is the fourth great material want, first food, then clothes, then shelter, then music.
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Something of a person’s character may be observed by how they smile. Some never smile they only grin.
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Few minds wear out; more rust out.
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Heaven lent you a soul, Earth will lend a grave.
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To be without sympathy is to be alone in the world–without friends or country, home or kindred.
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