Johann Kaspar Lavater
Johann Kaspar Lavater
Johann KasparLavaterwas a Swiss poet, writer, philosopher, physiognomist and theologian...
NationalityGerman
ProfessionTheologian
Date of Birth15 November 1741
CountryGermany
humility pride energy
Humility with energy is often mistaken for pride.
impotence
Loudness is impotence.
calumny-is benefits rogues
His calumny is not only the greatest benefit a rogue can confer on us, but the only service he will perform for nothing.
envy perfection faults
Just so far as we are pleased at finding faults, are we displeased at finding perfection.
laughter stills weeping
And still, laughter is akin to weeping.
mediocrity half talent
Half talent is no talent.
humble say-anything would-be
Modesty is silent when it would be improper to speak; the humble, without being called upon, never recollects to say anything of himself.
faces sanctity piety
The affectation of sanctity is a blotch on the face of piety.
good-humor
Good-humor is always a success.
imitation wit poorest
Borrowed wit is the poorest wit.