Christian Nestell Bovee Quotes

Our first and last love is... self-love.
Christian Nestell Bovee quote

Tears are nature's lotion for the eyes. The eyes see better for being washed by them.
Christian Nestell Bovee quote

The great artist is a slave to his ideals.
Christian Nestell Bovee quote

The passions are like fire, useful in a thousand ways and dangerous only in one, through their excess.
Christian Nestell Bovee quote

They are the weakest, however strong, who have no faith in themselves or their own powers.
Christian Nestell Bovee quote

Tranquil pleasures last the longest; we are not fitted to bear the burden of great joys.
Christian Nestell Bovee quote

We fear things in proportion to our ignorance of them.
Christian Nestell Bovee quote

Wine is a treacherous friend who you must always be on guard for.
Christian Nestell Bovee quote

Biography

American author, 1820 - 1904