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“Neatness begets order; but from order to taste there is the same difference as from taste to genius, or from love to friendship.”

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Johann Kaspar Lavater
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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