We make way for the man who boldly pushes past us.
CHRISTIAN NESTELL BOVEEEconomy is for the poor; the rich may dispense with it.
More Christian Nestell Bovee Quotes
-
-
In the assurance of strength there is strength; and they are the weakest, however strong, who have no faith in themselves or their powers.
CHRISTIAN NESTELL BOVEE -
The great obstacle to progress is prejudice.
CHRISTIAN NESTELL BOVEE -
Kindred weaknesses induce friendships as often as kindred virtues.
CHRISTIAN NESTELL BOVEE -
It is only an error of judgment to make a mistake, but it argues an infirmity of character to adhere to it when discovered.
CHRISTIAN NESTELL BOVEE -
Cheerfulness is an offshoot of goodness and of wisdom.
CHRISTIAN NESTELL BOVEE -
It is some compensation for great evils, that they enforce great lessons.
CHRISTIAN NESTELL BOVEE -
It is the passion that is in a kiss that gives to it its sweetness; it is the affection in a kiss that sanctifies it.
CHRISTIAN NESTELL BOVEE -
The most brilliant flashes of wit come from a clouded mind, as lightning leaps only from an obscure firmament.
CHRISTIAN NESTELL BOVEE -
A book should be luminous not voluminous.
CHRISTIAN NESTELL BOVEE -
Troubles forereckoned are doubly suffered.
CHRISTIAN NESTELL BOVEE -
False friends are like our shadow, keeping close to us while we walk in the sunshine, but leaving us the instant we cross into the shade.
CHRISTIAN NESTELL BOVEE -
All men are alike in their lower natures; it is in their higher characters that they differ.
CHRISTIAN NESTELL BOVEE -
Wit never appears to greater advantage than when it is successfully exerted to relieve from a dilemma, palliate a deficiency, or cover a retreat.
CHRISTIAN NESTELL BOVEE -
The heart contracts as the pocket expands.
CHRISTIAN NESTELL BOVEE -
Enthusiasm is the inspiration of everything great.
CHRISTIAN NESTELL BOVEE