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. ”

The small courtesies sweeten life; the greater ennoble it. ”

There is great beauty in going through life without anxiety or fear. Half our fears are baseless, and the other half discreditable. ”

Living with a saint is more grueling than being one. ”

Example has more followers than reason. We unconsciously imitate what pleases us, and approximate to the characters we most admire. ”

Courage enlarges, cowardice diminishes resources. In desperate straits the fears of the timid aggravate the dangers that imperil the brave. ”

Partial culture runs to the ornate, extreme culture to simplicity. ”

Next to being witty, the best thing is being able to quote another's wit. ”

Genius makes its observations in short-hand; talent writes them out at length. ”

A sound discretion is not so much indicated by never making a mistake as by never repeating it. ”