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Famous Johann Kaspar Lavater Quotes
“He surely is most in need of another's patience, who has none of his own.”
“Vociferation and calmness of character seldom meet in the same person.”
“The jealous are possessed by a mad devil and a dull spirit at the same time.”
“Say not you know another entirely till you have divided an inheritance with him.”
“Trust him not with your secrets, who, when left alone in your room, turns over your papers.”
“Be certain that he who has betrayed thee once will betray thee again.”
“Who makes quick use of the moment is a genius of prudence.”
“He whose pride oppresses the humble may perhaps be humbled, but will never be humble.”
“Who has a daring eye tell downright truths and downright lies.”
“The more honesty a man has, the less he affects the air of a saint.”
“The craftiest trickery are too short and ragged a cloak to cover a bad heart.”
“He who can at all times sacrifice pleasure to duty approaches sublimity.”
“There are three classes of men; the retrograde, the stationary and the progressive.”