Johann Kaspar Lavater

Johann Kaspar Lavater

Johann Kaspar (or Caspar) Lavater (15 November 1741 – 2 January 1801) was a Swiss poet and physiognomist.

Read more about Johann Kaspar Lavater:  Early Life, Corruption Fighter, Zwinglian, Physiognomy, Poet, Goethe, Antagonist of Rationalism, Last Days, Works

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    Say not you know another entirely till you have divided an inheritance with him.
    —Johann Kaspar Lavater (1741–1801)

    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 (1741–1801)

    The public seldom forgive twice.
    —Johann Kaspar Lavater (1741–1801)

    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 (1741–1801)