Fools learn nothing from wise men, but wise men learn much from fools. — Johann Kaspar Lavater Copy Share Image
There is no mortal truly wise and restless at once; wisdom is the repose of minds. — Johann Kaspar Lavater Copy Share Image
He, who boldly interposes between a merciless censor and his prey, is a man of vigor: and he who, mildly wise, without… — Johann Kaspar Lavater Copy Share Image
Who knows whence he comes, where he is, and whither he tends, he, and he alone, is wise. — Johann Kaspar Lavater Copy Share Image
It is possible that a wise and good man may be prevailed on to game; but it is impossi∣ble that a professed… — Johann Kaspar Lavater Copy Share Image
It is one of my favorite thoughts that God manifests Himself to men in all the wise, good, humble, generous, great, and… — Johann Kaspar Lavater Copy Share Image
Who, in the midst of just provocation to anger, instantly finds the fit word which settles all around him in silence is… — Johann Kaspar Lavater Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
Habit is altogether too arbitrary a master for me to submit to. — Johann Kaspar Lavater Copy Share Image
Don't speak evil of someone if you don't know for certain, and if you do know ask yourself, why am I telling it? — Johann Kaspar Lavater Copy Share Image
Before thou callest a man hero or genius, investigate whether his exertion has features of indelibility; for all that is celestial, all genius, is… — Johann Kaspar Lavater Copy Share Image
“Si quieres ser sabio, aprende a interrogar razonablemente, a escuchar con atención, a responder serenamente y a callar cuando no tengas nada que decir.” — Johann Kaspar Lavater Copy Share Image
The creditor whose appearance gladdens the heart of a debtor may hold his head in sunbeams and his foot on storms. — Johann Kaspar Lavater Copy Share Image
The craftiest trickery are too short and ragged a cloak to cover a bad heart. — Johann Kaspar Lavater Copy Share Image
Who has a daring eye tell downright truths and downright lies. — Johann Kaspar Lavater Copy Share Image
True worth is as inevitably discovered by the facial expression, as its opposite is sure to be clearly represented there. The human face is… — Johann Kaspar Lavater Copy Share Image
Fools learn nothing from wise men, but wise men learn much from fools. — Johann Kaspar Lavater Copy Share Image
