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The great rule of moral conduct is next to God, respect time.
Johann Kaspar Lavater
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Johann Kaspar Lavater
Age: 59 †
Born: 1741
Born: November 15
Died: 1801
Died: January 2
Criminologist
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City of Zurich
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Who despises all that is despicable is made to be impressed with all that is grand.
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The wrath that on conviction subsides into mildness, is the wrath of a generous mind.
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In the society of ladies, want of sense is not so unpardonable as want of manners.
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