Early Quote by Johann Kaspar Lavater
“Be neither too early in the fashion, nor too long out of it; nor at any time in the extremes of it.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Essays on Human Nature, 1775
Advocates moderation in fashion, avoiding both premature adoption and prolonged abandonment, and steering clear of extreme trends.
In simple terms: Stay balanced, avoid extremes.
Moderation in style.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal styling
- social events
- career attire
- cultural trends
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you decide when a trend is worth adopting?
- What risks come from following fashion extremes?
Extreme fashions can become outdated quickly.