A mother's love is indeed the golden link that binds youth to age; and he is still but a child, however time may have furrowed his cheek, or silvered his brow, who can yet recall, with a softened heart, the fond devotion, or the gentle chidings, of the best friend that God gives us.
Christian Nestell BoveeIt is our relation to circumstances that determines their influence upon us.
Christian Nestell BoveeFortune, like a coy mistress, loves to yield her favors, though she makes us wrest them from her.
Christian Nestell BoveeIn the assurance of strength there is strength; and they are the weakest, however strong, who have no faith in themselves or their powers.
Christian Nestell Bovee