Give me the character and I will forecast the event.
CHRISTIAN NESTELL BOVEEDignity 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.
More Christian Nestell Bovee Quotes
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It is only an error of judgment to make a mistake, but it argues an infirmity of character to adhere to it when discovered.
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Kindred weaknesses induce friendships as often as kindred virtues.
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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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There will always be romance in the world so long as there are young hearts in it.
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It is the nature of thought to find its way into action.
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Within the sacred walls of libraries we find the best thoughts, the purest feelings, and the most exalted imaginings of our race.
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Words of praise, indeed, are almost as necessary to warm a child into a genial life as acts of kindness and affection. Judicious praise is to children what the sun is to flowers.
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Formerly when great fortunes were only made in war, war was a business; but now, when great fortunes are only made by business, business is war.
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If it is a distinction to have written a good book, it is also a disgrace to have written a bad one.
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The cheerful live longest in years, and afterwards in our regards. Cheerfulness is the off-shoot of goodness.
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Excessive sensibility is only another name for morbid self-consciousness.
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We make way for the man who boldly pushes past us.
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It is our relation to circumstances that determines their influence upon us.
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Courage enlarges, cowardice diminishes resources.
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Troubles forereckoned are doubly suffered.
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