“The activity of the young is like that of railcars in motion--they tear along with noise and turmoil, and leave peace behind them. The quietest nooks, invaded by them, lose their quietude as they pass, and recover it only on their departure.”
This book offers a compilation of brief summaries that encapsulate the essence of key ideas from a wide range of philosophical and intellectual disciplines. Each summary is designed to provide a clear and succinct overview of complex theories and concepts, making them accessible to readers interested in understanding the fundamentals of thought and knowledge. more
Christian Nestell Bovee was an American writer, philosopher, and theologian known for his works in moral philosophy, religion, and literary criticism. more
“It is in vain that he seeks dominion abroad, who is not kingly at home.”
“Silence, when nothing need be said, is the eloquence of discretion.”
“Too much society makes a man frivolous; too little, a savage.”
“To be without sympathy is to be alone in the world--without friends or country, home or kindred.”
“Sorrow is never more sorrowful than when it jests at its own misery.”