Johann Kaspar Lavater
Johann Kaspar Lavater
Johann KasparLavaterwas a Swiss poet, writer, philosopher, physiognomist and theologian...
NationalityGerman
ProfessionTheologian
Date of Birth15 November 1741
CountryGermany
fashion long extremes
Be neither too early in the fashion, nor too long out of it; nor at any time in the extremes of it.
smile spiritual character
There are many kinds of smiles, each having a distinct character. Some announce goodness and sweetness, others betray sarcasm, bitterness and pride; some soften the countenance by their languishing tenderness, others brighten by their spiritual vivacity.
intuition instinct hunches
Intuition is the clear conception of the whole at once.
voice nibbling done
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.
inspirational wise men
Fools learn nothing from wise men, but wise men learn much from fools.
tongue faces eloquent
The countenance is more eloquent than the tongue.
done crowds reform
He who reforms himself has done more towards reforming the public than a crowd or noisy, impotent patriots.
long waiting mixtures
Injustice arises either from precipitation, or indolence, or from a mixture of both. - The rapid and slow are seldom just; the unjust wait either not at all, or wait too long.
character giving giver
The manner of giving shows the character of the giver, more than the gift itself.
enjoy enjoyment
He scatters enjoyment who can enjoy much.
honesty mean may
He who freely praises what he means to purchase, and he who enumerates the faults of what he means to sell, may set up a partnership with honesty.
decision action poor
It is a poor wit who lives by borrowing the words, decisions, mien, inventions and actions of others.
faces sanctity piety
The affectation of sanctity is a blotch on the face of piety.
good-humor
Good-humor is always a success.