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“Be neither too early in the fashion, nor too long out of it; nor at any time in the extremes of it.” quote by Johann Kaspar Lavater
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“Be neither too early in the fashion, nor too long out of it; nor at any time in the extremes of it.”

Johann Kaspar Lavater

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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.

Key Takeaway

Moderation in style.

Themes

fashion moderation extremes

Mood

thoughtful balanced

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal styling
  • social events
  • career attire
  • cultural trends

Key Concepts

social conformity personal identity

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you decide when a trend is worth adopting?
  • What risks come from following fashion extremes?
A Different Perspective

Extreme fashions can become outdated quickly.

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