Age, that acquaints us with infirmities in ourselves, should make us tender — Christian Nestell Bovee
It is our relation to circumstances that determines their influence upon us. — Christian Nestell Bovee
Constant companionship is not enjoyable, any more than constant eating. We sit — Christian Nestell Bovee
Excellence in art is largely the result of attention to minutiae, and–prayer. — Christian Nestell Bovee
No work deserves to be criticized that has not much in it that deserves to be applauded. — Christian Nestell Bovee
Tears are nature’s lotion for the eyes. The eyes see better for being washed by them. — Christian Nestell Bovee
To death we owe our life; the passing of one generation opens a way for another. — Christian Nestell Bovee
A particular disappointment is seldom more than an excrescence upon the trunk — Christian Nestell Bovee
Great warriors, like great earthquakes, are principally remembered for the mischief they — Christian Nestell Bovee
The loss of a beloved connection awakens an interest in Heaven before unfelt. — Christian Nestell Bovee
The finest compliment that can be paid to a woman of sense is to address her as such. — Christian Nestell Bovee