Who in the same given time can produce more than others has vigor; who can produce more and better, has talents; who can produce what none else can, has genius. Johann Kaspar Lavater geniusproducetalent Change image and share on social
If you wish to appear agreeable in society, you must consent to be taught many things which you know already. Johann Kaspar Lavater agreeableconsentsociety Change image and share on social
Trust him not with your secrets, who, when left alone in your room, turns over your papers. Johann Kaspar Lavater leavepaperroom Change image and share on social
Neatness begets order; but from order to taste there is the same difference as from taste to genius, or from love to friendship. Johann Kaspar Lavater begetdifferencefriendship Change image and share on social
Say not you know another entirely till you have divided an inheritance with him. Johann Kaspar Lavater divideinheritancetill Change image and share on social
If you see one cold and vehement at the same time, set him down for a fanatic. Johann Kaspar Lavater coldfanaticset Change image and share on social
Action, looks, words, steps, form the alphabet by which you may spell character. Johann Kaspar Lavater actionalphabetcharacter Change image and share on social
There are three classes of men; the retrograde, the stationary and the progressive. Johann Kaspar Lavater classmanprogressive Change image and share on social
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 artbearblow Change image and share on social
He who seldom speaks, and with one calm well-timed word can strike dumb the loquacious, is a genius or a hero. Johann Kaspar Lavater calmdumbgenius Change image and share on social
