Johann Lavater
Johann Lavater
Johann KasparLavaterwas a Swiss poet, writer, philosopher, physiognomist and theologian...
act action eternity good performed
Act well at the moment, and you have performed a good action to all eternity
evil finds man mistrust
Mistrust the man who finds everything good; the man who finds everything evil; and still more the man who is indifferent to everything
announce betray bitterness brighten distinct goodness kinds others spiritual
There are many kinds of smiles, each having a distinct character. Some announce goodness and sweetness, others betray sarcasm, bitterness and pride; some soften the countenance by their languishing tenderness, others brighten by their spiritual vivac