“Ambition, in one respect, is like a singer's voice; pitched at too high a key, it breaks and comes to nothing.”
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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