Example has more followers than reason. We unconsciously imitate what pleases us, and approximate to the characters we most admire. Christian Nestell Bovee admireapproximatecharacter Change image and share on social
The method of the enterprising is to plan with audacity and execute with vigor. Christian Nestell Bovee audacityenterprisingexecute Change image and share on social
A failure establishes only this, that our determination to succeed was not strong enough. Christian Nestell Bovee determinationestablishfailure Change image and share on social
Enthusiasm is the inspiration of everything great. Without it no man is to be feared, and with it none despised. Christian Nestell Bovee despiseenthusiasmfear Change image and share on social
Genius makes its observations in short-hand; talent writes them out at length. Christian Nestell Bovee geniushandlength Change image and share on social
Wine is a treacherous friend who you must always be on guard for. Christian Nestell Bovee friendguardtreacherous Change image and share on social
We make way for the man who boldly pushes past us. Christian Nestell Bovee boldlymakeman Change image and share on social
In ambition, as in love, the successful can afford to be indulgent toward their rivals. The prize our own, it is graceful to recognize the merit that vainly aspired to it. Christian Nestell Bovee affordambitionaspire Change image and share on social
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 closecrossfalse Change image and share on social
Panic is a sudden desertion of us, and a going over to the enemy of our imagination. Christian Nestell Bovee desertionenemyimagination Change image and share on social