Christian Nestell Bovee (February 22, 1820 – January 18, 1904) was an epigrammatic New York writer.
There is great beauty in going through life without anxiety or fear. Half our fears are baseless, and the other half discreditable. Use this quote
Courage enlarges, cowardice diminishes resources. In desperate straits the fears of the timid aggravate the dangers that imperil the brave. Use this quote
They are the weakest, however strong, who have no faith in themselves or their own powers. Use this quote
Music is the fourth great material want, first food, then clothes, then shelter, then music. Use this quote
No man is happy without a delusion of some kind. Delusions are as necessary to our happiness as realities. Use this quote
Panic is a sudden desertion of us, and a going over to the enemy of our imagination. Use this quote
Our first and last love is self-love. Use this quote
Tears are nature's lotion for the eyes. The eyes see better for being washed by them. Use this quote
In politics, merit is rewarded by the possessor being raised, like a target, to a position to be fired at. Use this quote
