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He who can conceal his joys, is greater than he who can hide his griefs
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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A sneer is often the sign of heartless malignity.
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The craftiest trickery are too short and ragged a cloak to cover a bad heart.
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Do not believe that a book is good, if in reading it thou dost not become more contented with thy existence, if it does not rouse up in thee most generous feelings.
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He surely is most in need of another's patience, who has none of his own.
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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.
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The obstinacy of the indolent and weak is less conquerable than that of the fiery and bold.
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The affectation of sanctity is a blotch on the face of piety.
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