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Johann Kaspar Lavater Quotes
Brief author info: Johann Kaspar Lavater (1741-1801) Swiss divine and poet.
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Never tell evil of a man if you do not know it for a certainty; and if you do know it for a certainty, then ask yourself: "Why should I tell it?"
Take here the grand secret-if not of pleasing all, yet of displeasing none-court mediocrity, avoid originality, and sacrifice to fashion.
Say not you know another entirely, till you have divided an inheritance with him.
Trust not him with your secrets, who, when left alone in your room, turns over your papers.
All affectation is the vain and ridiculous attempt of poverty to appear rich.
Act well at the moment, and you have performed a good action to all eternity.
Who purposely cheats his friend, would cheat his God.
Strange that cowards cannot see that their greatest safety lies in dauntless courage.
He scatters enjoyment who can enjoy much.
Every day should be distinguished by at least one particular act of love.
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