Christian Nevell Bovee ( 10 of 17 )
It is the passion that is in a kiss that gives to it its sweetness; it is the affection in read more
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.
The grandest of all laws is the law of progressive development. Under it, in the wide sweep of things, men read more
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.
Tearless grief bleeds inwardly.
Tearless grief bleeds inwardly.
Courage enlarges, cowardice diminishes resources. In desperate straits the fears of the timid aggravate the dangers that imperil the brave.
Courage enlarges, cowardice diminishes resources. In desperate straits the fears of the timid aggravate the dangers that imperil the brave.
It is only an error in judgment to make a mistake, but it shows infirmity of character to adhere to read more
It is only an error in judgment to make a mistake, but it shows infirmity of character to adhere to it when discovered
The body of a sensualist is the coffin of a dead soul.
The body of a sensualist is the coffin of a dead soul.
A pleasant illusion is better than a harsh reality.
A pleasant illusion is better than a harsh reality.
Passion doesn't look beyond the moment of its existence.
Passion doesn't look beyond the moment of its existence.
Every trait of beauty may be referred to some virtue, as to innocence, candor, generosity, modesty, or heroism. St. Pierre read more
Every trait of beauty may be referred to some virtue, as to innocence, candor, generosity, modesty, or heroism. St. Pierre To cultivate the sense of the beautiful, is one of the most effectual ways of cultivating an appreciation of the divine goodness.
The highest virtue found in the tropics is chastity, and in the colder regions, temperance.
The highest virtue found in the tropics is chastity, and in the colder regions, temperance.
