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You can depend on no man, on no friend, but him who can depend on himself.
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
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Theologian
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City of Zurich
Johann Caspar Lavater
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As man's love or hatred, so he. Love and hatred exist only personified.
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He who purposely cheats his friend would cheat his God.
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The manner of giving shows the character of the giver, more than the gift itself.
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He submits himself to be seen through a microscope, who suffers himself to be caught in a fit of passion.
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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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He scatters enjoyment who can enjoy much.
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Women are proverbially credulous.
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