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Christian Nestell Bovee was an American author and epigrammatist known for his insightful and witty quotations. His works explored human nature, wisdom, and society with keen observation and humor. He is remembered today for his influential aphorisms that continue to inspire readers. Here are 86 of his quotes:

They are the weakest, however strong, who have no faith in themselves or their own powers. (Christian Nestell Bovee)
Kindness a language which the dumb can speak, and the deaf can understand. View quote
Christian Nestell Bovee
Few minds wear out more rust out. View quote
Christian Nestell Bovee
All men are alike in their lower natures it is in their higher characters that they differ. View quote
Christian Nestell Bovee
Dishonesty is a forsaking of permanent for temporary Advantages. View quote
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Truth, like the sun, submits to be obscured But like the sun, only for a time. View quote
Christian Nestell Bovee
Galileo called doubt the father of invention it is certainly the pioneer. View quote
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It is some compensation for great evils that they enforce great lessons. View quote
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The greatest events of an age are its best thoughts. Thought finds its way into action. View quote
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The very cunning conceal their cunning the indifferently shrew boast of it. View quote
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Hope is the best part of our riches. What sufficeth it that we have great wealth in our pockets, if we have not the hope of heaven in our souls. (Christian Nestell Bovee)

Christian Nestell Bovee

Occupation: American Author
Born: February 22, 1820
Died: January 18, 1904
Quotes count: 86
Wikipedia: Christian Nestell Bovee

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