Maxioms by Christian Nevell Bovee
Example has more followers than reason. We unconsciously imitate what pleases us, and approximate to the characters we most admire.
Example has more followers than reason. We unconsciously imitate what pleases us, and approximate to the characters we most admire.
Genius makes its observations in short-hand; talent writes them out at length.
Genius makes its observations in short-hand; talent writes them out at length.
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.
The body of a sensualist is the coffin of a dead soul.
The body of a sensualist is the coffin of a dead soul.
No man is happy without a delusion of some kind. Delusions are as necessary to our happiness as realities.
No man is happy without a delusion of some kind. Delusions are as necessary to our happiness as realities.
