Quotes from Christian Bovee

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

Contentment is not happiness. An oyster may be contented. Happiness is compounded of richer elements.

When all else is lost, the future still remains.

Half our fears are baseless the other half discreditable.

Self distrust is the cause of most of our failures. In the assurance of strength, there is strength, and they are the weakest, however strong, who have no faith in themselves or their own powers.

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

The use we make of our fortune determines as to its sufficiency. A little is enough if used wisely, and too much is not enough if expended foolishly.

Example has more followers than reason.

It is our relation to circumstances that determines their influence over us. The same wind that carries one vessel into port may blow another off shore.

The method of the enterprising is to plan with audacity and execute with vigor.

Self-distrust is the cause of most of our failures ... they are the weakest however strong who have no faith in themselves or their own powers.