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He who purposely cheats his friend would cheat his God.
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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The less you can enjoy, the poorer, the scantier yourself - the more you can enjoy, the richer, the more vigorous.
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Airs of importance are the credentials of impotence.
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He whose pride oppresses the humble may perhaps be humbled, but will never be humble.
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The wrath that on conviction subsides into mildness, is the wrath of a generous mind.
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