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“Certain trifling flaws sit as disgracefully on a character of elegance as a ragged button on a court dress.”

Quote by Johann Kaspar Lavater

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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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