In politics, merit is rewarded by the possessor being raised, like a target, to a position to be fired at.
Christian Nestell BoveeIt is our relation to circumstances that determines their influence upon us.
Christian Nestell BoveeAt the best, sarcasms, bitter irony, scathing wit, are a sort of swordplay of the mind. You pink your adversary, and he is forthwith dead; and then you deserve to be hung for it.
Christian Nestell BoveeDishonest people conceal their faults from themselves as well as others, honest people know and confess them.
Christian Nestell Bovee