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He who, silent, loves to be with us - he who loves us in our silence - has touched one of the keys that ravish hearts.
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
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If you see one cold and vehement at the same time, set him down for a fanatic.
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Who gives a trifle meanly is meaner than the trifle.
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The quicker, the louder, the applause with which another tries to gain you over to his purpose - the bitterer his censure if he miss his aim.
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He, who boldly interposes between a merciless censor and his prey, is a man of vigor: and he who, mildly wise, without wounding, convinces him of his error, commands our veneration.
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Have I done aught of value to my fellow-men? Then have I done much for myself.
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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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True philosophy is that which renders us to ourselves, and all others who surround us, better, and at the same time more content, more patient, more calm and more ready for all decent and pure enjoyment.
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