“He, who boldly interposes between a merciless censor and his prey, is a man of vigor: and he who, mildly wise, without wounding, convinces him of his error, commands our veneration.”
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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