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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
Illustrator
Painter
Philosopher
Poet
Theologian
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City of Zurich
Johann Caspar Lavater
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Who knows whence he comes, where he is, and whither he tends, he, and he alone, is wise.
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The generous person is always just, and the just who is always generous may, unannounced, approach the throne of heaven.
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Decided ends are sure signs of a decided character.
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Malice is poisoned by her own venom.
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Obstinacy is the strength of the weak. Firmness founded upon principle, upon the truth and right, order and law, duty and generosity, is the obstinacy of sages.
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Conscience is wiser than science.
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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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