The selection of a subject is to the author what choice of position is to the general,--once skilfully determined, the battle is already half won. Of a few writers it may be said that they are popular in despite of their subjects--but of a great many more it may be observed that they are popular because of them.
Christian Nestell BoveeFame - a few words upon a tombstone, and the truth of those not to be depended on.
Christian Nestell BoveeDiscretion is the salt, and fancy the sugar of life; the one preserves, the other sweetens it.
Christian Nestell BoveeWe should round every day of stirring action with an evening of thought. We learn nothing of our experience except we muse upon it.
Christian Nestell Bovee