Christian Nestell Bovee Quotes About Labor

Quotes about: Labor

• However much of time, labor, or other means it takes to establish a reputation, it frequently happens that it requires nearly as much to maintain it. One who has written a good book, is expected on all occasions to "talk like a book." Or, if one has achieved an act of heroism, he is expected to perform acts of heroism for the edification of all who approach him. There are people who can never believe they see a lion unless they hear him roar.

  Christian Nestell Bovee

  Believe, Book, Mean

• I once asked a distinguished artist what place he gave to labor in art. "Labor," he in effect said, "is the beginning, the middle, and the end of art." Turning then to another--"And you," I inquired, "what do you consider as the great force in art?" "Love," he replied. In their two answers I found but one truth.

  Christian Nestell Bovee

  Art, Two, Answers

  Christian Nestell Bovee (1862). “Intuitions and Summaries of Thought”, p.5

• Next to faith in God, is faith in labor.

  Christian Nestell Bovee

  Next, Faith In God, Labor

  Christian Nestell Bovee (1862). “Intuitions and Summaries of Thought”, p.5

• Talk less about the years to come,
  Live, love labor more today.

  Christian Nestell Bovee

  Years, Today, Live Love

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