In ambition, as in love, the successful can afford to be indulgent toward their rivals. The prize our own, it is graceful to recognize the merit that vainly aspired to it.
More Quotes from Christian Nestell Bovee:
The legitimate aim of criticism is to direct attention to the excellent. The bad will dig its own grave, and the imperfect may safely be left to that final neglect from which no amount of present undeserved popularity can rescue it.Christian Nestell Bovée
Genius makes its observations in short-hand; talent writes them out at length.
Christian Nestell Bovee
The great artist is a slave to his ideals.
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Wine is a treacherous friend who you must always be on guard for.
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Many children, many cares; no children, no felicity.
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