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Theologian
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Poet
November 15, 1741
Swiss
-
Theologian
&
Poet
November 15, 1741
How few our real wants and how vast our imaginary ones!
Johann Kaspar Lavater
He who when called upon to speak a disagreeable truth tells it boldly and has done is both bolder and milder than he who nibbles in a low voice and never ceases nibbling.
Johann Kaspar Lavater
Who makes quick use of the moment is a genius of prudence.
Johann Kaspar Lavater
Act well at the moment and you have performed a good action to all eternity.
Johann Kaspar Lavater
The great rule of moral conduct is next to God to respect Time.
Johann Kaspar Lavater
Act well at the moment and you have performed a good action to all eternity.
Johann Kaspar Lavater
The great rule of moral conduct is next to God to respect Time.
Johann Kaspar Lavater
The worst of faces still is human.
Johann Kaspar Lavater
Cowards cannot see that their greatest safety lies in dauntless courage.
Johann Kaspar Lavater
About Fuseli: "...the most original genius I know. Nothing but energy, profusion and calm! The wildness of the warrior—and the feeling of supreme sublimity! … His spirits are storm wind, his ministers flames of fire! He goes upon the wings of the wind. His laughter is the mockery of hell and his love—a deadly lightning-flash.
Johann Kaspar Lavater
Make this poor self grow less and less, Be Thou my life and aim ; Oh, make me daily, through Thy grace, More worthy of Thy name.
Johann Kaspar Lavater
Say not you know another entirely, till you have divided an inheritance with him.
Johann Kaspar Lavater
