Christian Nestell Bovee was a 19th-century American author and epigrammatist from New York City. He was a contemporary of notable figures like Washington Irving and Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr., contributing to the literary scene of his time. Though he did not produce many full-length books, he gained considerable fame for his witty and insightful aphorisms and maxims. His thoughts on various subjects like life, love, and human nature have been widely quoted and continue to be appreciated for their timeless wisdom.