Johann Kaspar Lavater
Theologian
1741-11-15
Quotes by Johann Kaspar Lavater
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You may tell a man thou art a fiend, but not your nose wants blowing to him alone who can bear a thing of that kind, you may tell all.
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Trust him not with your secrets, who, when left alone in your room, turns over your papers.
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There are three classes of men; the retrograde, the stationary and the progressive.
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He, who cannot forgive a trespass of malice to his enemy, has never yet tasted the most sublime enjoyment of love.
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You may tell a man thou art a fiend, but not your nose wants blowing; to him alone who can bear a thing of that kind, you may tell all.
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If you see one cold and vehement at the same time, set him down for a fanatic.
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Who in the same given time can produce more than others has vigor; who can produce more and better, has talents; who can produce what none else can, has genius.
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What do I owe to my times, to my country, to my neighbors, to my friends? Such are the questions which a virtuous man ought often to ask himself.
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Act well at the moment, and you have performed a good action to all eternity.
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Who purposely cheats his friend, would cheat his God.
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Strange that cowards cannot see that their greatest safety lies in dauntless courage.
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He scatters enjoyment who can enjoy much.
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Never tell evil of a man if you do not know it for a certainty; and if you do know it for a certainty, then ask yourself: Why should I tell it?
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Say not you know another entirely, till you have divided an inheritance with him.
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All affectation is the vain and ridiculous attempt of poverty to appear rich.
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Take here the grand secret-if not of pleasing all, yet of displeasing none-court mediocrity, avoid originality, and sacrifice to fashion.
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Every day should be distinguished by at least one particular act of love.
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Trust not him with your secrets, who, when left alone in your room, turns over your papers.
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