“ A sound discretion is not so much indicated by never making a mistake as by never repeating it. Christian Nestell Bovee
“ Tranquil pleasures last the longest we are not fitted to bear the burden of great joys. Christian Nestell Bovee
“ Panic is a sudden desertion of us, and a going over to the enemy of our imagination. 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
“ Tears are nature's lotion for the eyes. The eyes see better for being washed by them. Christian Nestell Bovee
“ There is probably no hell for authors in the next world--they suffer so much from critics and publishers in this one. Christian Nestell Bovee
“ No man is happy without a delusion of some kind. Delusions are as necessary to our happiness as realities. Christian Nestell Bovee
“ Courage enlarges, cowardice diminishes resources. In desperate straits the fears of the timid aggravate the dangers that imperil the brave. Christian Nestell Bovee
“ Good men have the fewest fears. He has but one great fear who fears to do wrong he has a thousand who has overcome it. Christian Nestell Bovee
“ A failure establishes only this, that our determination to succeed was not strong enough. Christian Nestell Bovee
“ Music is the fourth great material want, first food, then clothes, then shelter, then music. Christian Nestell Bovee
“ There is great beauty in going through life without anxiety or fear. Half our fears are baseless, and the other half discreditable. Christian Nestell Bovee
“ Fame - a few words upon a tombstone, and the truth of those not to be depended on. Christian Nestell Bovee
“ They are the weakest, however strong, who have no faith in themselves or their own powers. Christian Nestell Bovee
