Where there is much pretense, much has been borrowed — nature never pretends. Johann Caspar Lavater (1741 – 1801)
Johann Caspar Lavater Quote – “As your enemies and your friends…”
As your enemies and your friends, so are you. Johann Caspar Lavater (1741 – 1801)
Johann Caspar Lavater Quote – “The freer you feel yourself…”
The freer you feel yourself in the presence of another, the more free is he. Johann Caspar Lavater (1741 – 1801)
Johann Caspar Lavater Quote – “All belief that does not…”
All belief that does not make us more happy, more free, more loving, more active, more calm, is, I fear, a mistaken and superstitious belief. Johann Caspar Lavater (1741 – 1801)
Johann Caspar Lavater Quote – “Learn the value of a man’s words…”
Learn the value of a man’s words and expressions and you know him. Each man has a measure of his own for everything; this he offers you inadvertently in his words. Johann Caspar Lavater (1741 – 1801)
Johann Caspar Lavater Quote – “He alone has energy who…”
He alone has energy who cannot be deprived of it. Johann Caspar Lavater (1741 – 1801)
Johann Caspar Lavater Quote – “Each heart is a world…”
Each heart is a world. You find all within yourself that you find without. The world that surrounds you is the magic glass of the world within you. Johann Caspar Lavater (1741 – 1801)
Johann Caspar Lavater Quote – “Who conquers indolence…”
Who conquers indolence will conquer all the rest. Johann Caspar Lavater (1741 – 1801)
Johann Caspar Lavater Quote – “True philosophy is…”
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. Johann Caspar Lavater (1741 – 1801)
Johann Caspar Lavater Quote – “Love sees what no eye sees…”
Love sees what no eye sees; love hears what no ear hears. Johann Caspar Lavater (1741 – 1801)