327 Quotes by Christian Nestell Bovee

Men were created for something better than merely to make money. A close application to business, until a competence is gained, is one of the chief virtues; but to continue in trade long after this result is obtained, is one of the signs, not to be mistaken, of a sordid and ignoble nature.

Men, like musical instruments, seem made to be played upon.

Adhesion to one idea is monomania; to few, slavery.

One must have been, at some time or other, in a situation where a small sum was as necessary almost as life itself, with no more ability to raise it than to raise the dead, before he can fully appreciate the value of money.

The greatest happiness comes from the greatest activity.

A man cannot paint portraits till he has seen faces.

Youth is the season of receptivity, and should be devoted to acquirement; and manhood of power--that demands an earnest application. Old age is for revision.

It is only an error in judgment to make a mistake, but it shows infirmity of character to adhere to it when discovered

Our opinions partake, more or less, of the prejudices of our class, party, or sect. We are all largely pledged, through interest, affection, or passion, to particular classes of opinion, and the strength of efforts to get released from these pledges, is the measure of our advancement.