Earth took her shining station as a star, In Heaven's dark hall, high up the crowd of worlds. Christian Nestell Bovee crowddarkearth Change image and share on social
In politics, merit is rewarded by the possessor being raised, like a target, to a position to be fired at. Christian Nestell Bovee firemeritpolitic Change image and share on social
Music is the fourth great material want, first food, then clothes, then shelter, then music. Christian Nestell Bovee clothefoodfourth Change image and share on social
The great artist is a slave to his ideals. Christian Nestell Bovee artistgreatideal Change image and share on social
Living with a saint is more grueling than being one. Christian Nestell Bovee gruelinglivesaint Change image and share on social
Courage enlarges, cowardice diminishes resources. In desperate straits the fears of the timid aggravate the dangers that imperil the brave. Christian Nestell Bovee aggravatebravecourage Change image and share on social
The small courtesies sweeten life; the greater ennoble it. Christian Nestell Bovee courtesyennoblegreat 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
No man is happy without a delusion of some kind. Delusions are as necessary to our happiness as realities. Christian Nestell Bovee delusionhappinesshappy Change image and share on social
