Johann Lavater
Johann Lavater
Johann KasparLavaterwas a Swiss poet, writer, philosopher, physiognomist and theologian...
clear concept intuition
Intuition is the clear concept of the whole at once.
evil finds man mistrust
Mistrust the man who finds everything good; the man who finds everything evil; and still more the man who is indifferent to everything
announce betray bitterness brighten distinct goodness kinds others spiritual
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 vivac
act action eternity good performed
Act well at the moment, and you have performed a good action to all eternity