“Take here the grand secret; if not of pleasing all, yet of displeasing none, and court mediocrity, avoid originality, and sacrifice to fashion.”
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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