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He whom common, gross, or stale objects allure, and when obtained, content, is a vulgar being, incapable of greatness in thought or action.
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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Philosopher
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City of Zurich
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In the society of ladies, want of sense is not so unpardonable as want of manners.
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He who has no taste for order, will be often wrong in his judgment, and seldom considerate or conscientious in his actions.
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