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“The trouble with men of sense is that they are so dreadfully in earnest all the while.”

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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Book:Summaries of Thought

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