Johann Kaspar Lavater
Johann Kaspar Lavater
Johann KasparLavaterwas a Swiss poet, writer, philosopher, physiognomist and theologian...
NationalityGerman
ProfessionTheologian
Date of Birth15 November 1741
CountryGermany
lying temptation sacred
Who, under pressing temptations to lie, adheres to truth, nor to the profane betrays aught of a sacred trust, is near the summit of wisdom and virtue.
men hatred hatred-and-love
As man's love or hatred, so he. Love and hatred exist only personified.
humility pride energy
Humility with energy is often mistaken for pride.
character men voice
The more uniform a man's voice, step, manner of conversation, handwriting--the more quiet, uniform, settled, his actions, his character.
essence firsts limbs
Know in the first place, that mankind agree in essence, as they do in limbs and senses.
mistake hero prudent
The prudent see only the difficulties, the bold only the advantages, of a great enterprise; the hero sees both; diminishes the former and makes the latter preponderate, and so conquers.
decision silence vigor
He knows not how to speak who cannot be silent; still less how to act with vigor and decision. Who hastens to the end is silent; loudness is impotence.
men done fellow-man
Have I done aught of value to my fellow-men? Then have I done much for myself.
truth heart men
The man who loves with his whole heart truth will love still more he who suffers for truth.
art men may
You may tell a man thou art a fiend, but not your nose wants blowing; to him alone who can bear a thing of that kind, you may tell all.
inspirational agreement wish
If you wish to appear agreeable in society, you must consent to be taught many things which you already know.
appreciation action pleasure
He is incapable of a truly good action who finds not a pleasure in contemplating the good actions of others.
beautiful mean humility
What is the elevation of the soul? A prompt, delicate, certain feeling for all that is beautiful, all that is grand; a quick resolution to do the greatest good by the smallest means; a great benevolence joined to a great strength and great humility.
character softness
Softness of smile indicates softness of character.