“ Say not you know another entirely, till you have divided an inheritance with him. Johann Kaspar Lavater
“ Neatness begets order but from order to taste there is the same difference as from taste to genius, or from love to friendship. Johann Kaspar Lavater
“ Make this poor self grow less and less, Be Thou my life and aim ; Oh, make me daily, through Thy grace, More worthy of Thy name. Johann Kaspar Lavater
“ I am prejudiced in favor of him who, without impudence, can ask boldly. He has faith in humanity, and faith in himself. No one who is not accustomed to giving grandly can ask nobly and with boldness. Johann Kaspar Lavater
“ He who when called upon to speak a disagreeable truth tells it boldly and has done is both bolder and milder than he who nibbles in a low voice and never ceases nibbling. Johann Kaspar Lavater
“ Trust him not with your secrets, who, when left alone in your room, turns over your papers. Johann Kaspar Lavater
“ If you wish to appear agreeable in society, you must consent to be taught many things which you know already. Johann Kaspar Lavater
“ You may tell a man thou art a fiend, but not your nose wants blowing to him alone who can bear a thing of that kind, you may tell all. Johann Kaspar Lavater
“ About Fuseli: "...the most original genius I know. Nothing but energy, profusion and calm! The wildness of the warrior—and the feeling of supreme sublimity! … His spirits are storm wind, his ministers… Johann Kaspar Lavater
