Johann Kaspar Lavater

The great rule of moral conduct is next to God, respect time.

Who makes quick use of the moment is a genius of prudence.

There are three classes of men; the retrograde, the stationary and the progressive.

I wish to be useful, and every kind of service necessary to the public good becomes honorable by being necessary.

Sometimes people ask, 'Does writing make you happy?' But I think that's beside the point. It makes you agitated, and continually in a state where you're off balance. You seldom feel serene or settled.

It's easier to forgive those who hurt you than those who hurt the people you love.