A failure establishes only this, that our determination to succeed was not strong enough.Christian Nestell Bovee
A sound discretion is not so much indicated by never making a mistake as by never repeating it.Christian Nestell Bovee
Contentment is not happiness. An oyster may be contented. Happiness is compounded of richer elements.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
Fame - a few words upon a tombstone, and the truth of those not to be depended on.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
In politics, merit is rewarded by the possessor being raised, like a target, to a position to be fired at.Christian Nestell Bovee
It is only an error in judgement to make a mistake, but it shows infirmity of character to adhere to it when discovered.Christian Nestell Bovee
Music is the fourth great material want: first food, then clothes, then shelter, then music.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
Panic is a sudden desertion of us, and a going over to the enemy of our imagination.Christian Nestell Bovee
Self distrust is the cause of most of our failures. In the assurance of strength, there is strength, and they are the weakest, however strong, who have no faith in themselves or their own powers.Christian Nestell Bovee
Tears are nature's lotion for the eyes. The eyes see better for being washed by them.Christian Nestell Bovee
The method of the enterprising is to plan with audacity and execute with vigor.Christian Nestell Bovee
The use we make of our fortune determines its sufficiency. A little is enough if used wisely, and too much is not enough if expended foolishly.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
They are the weakest, however strong, who have no faith in themselves or their own powers.Christian Nestell Bovee
