“It is a poor wit who lives by borrowing the words, decisions, mien, inventions and actions of others.”
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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