“We give our best affections to the beautiful, only our second best to the useful.”
Quote by Christian Nestell Bovee
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Christian Nestell Bovee
Christian Nestell Bovee was an American writer, philosopher, and theologian known for his works in moral philosophy, religion, and literary criticism. more
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