Christian Nestell Bovee Quotes
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The grandest of all laws is the law of progressive development. Under it, in the wide sweep of things, men grow wiser as they grow older, and societies better.
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It is the passion that is in a kiss that gives to it its sweetness; it is the affection in a kiss that sanctifies it.
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Courage enlarges, cowardice diminishes resources. In desperate straits the fears of the timid aggravate the dangers that imperil the brave.
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There is, indeed, no wild beast more to be dreaded than a communicative man having nothing to communicate.
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Example has more followers than reason. We unconsciously imitate what pleases us, and approximate to the characters we most admire.
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The great obstacle to progress is prejudice.
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There is great beauty in going through life without anxiety or fear. Half our fears are baseless, and the other half discreditable.
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Doubt whom you will, but never yourself.