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The less you can enjoy, the poorer, the scantier yourself - the more you can enjoy, the richer, the more vigorous.
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
Writer
City of Zurich
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Be neither too early in the fashion, nor too long out of it nor at any time in the extremes of it.
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All finery is a sign of littleness.
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He knows very little of mankind who expects, by any facts or reasoning, to convince a determined party man.
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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 affectation of sanctity is a blotch on the face of piety.
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