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“Neither refinement nor delicacy is indispensable to produce elegance.”

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Johann Kaspar Lavater

Johann Kaspar Lavater was a Swiss poet and philosopher, born on November 15, 1741, in Zurich, Switzerland, and died on January 2, 1801. He is known for his unique poetic style and profound insights into human nature. more

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