He who can conceal his joys, is greater than he who can hide his griefs

Quote by Johann Kaspar Lavater

Topics: Grief Quotes, Joy Quotes

All affectation is the vain and ridiculous attempt of poverty to appear rich

All affectation is the vain and ridiculous attempt of poverty to appear rich

I am prejudiced in favor of him who, without impudence, can ask boldly. He has...

I am prejudiced in favor of him who, without impudence, can ask boldly. He has...

The prudent see only the difficulties, the bold only the advantages, of a great enterprise;...

The prudent see only the difficulties, the bold only the advantages, of a great enterprise;...

Depend on no man, on no friend but him who can depend on himself. He...

Depend on no man, on no friend but him who can depend on himself. He...

To know yourself you have only to set down a true statement of those that...

To know yourself you have only to set down a true statement of those that...

Conscience is the sentinel of virtue.

Conscience is the sentinel of virtue.

Call him wise whose actions, words, and steps are all a clear because to a...

Call him wise whose actions, words, and steps are all a clear because to a...

If you see one cold and vehement at the same time, set him down for...

If you see one cold and vehement at the same time, set him down for...

He who reforms himself has done more toward reforming the public than a crowd of...

He who reforms himself has done more toward reforming the public than a crowd of...

The public seldom forgive twice.

The public seldom forgive twice.

Mistrust the person who finds everything good, and the person who finds everything evil, and...

Mistrust the person who finds everything good, and the person who finds everything evil, and...

Neatness begets order; but from order to taste there is the same difference as from...

Neatness begets order; but from order to taste there is the same difference as from...

He who purposely cheats his friend, would cheat his God

He who purposely cheats his friend, would cheat his God

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

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

Trust him little who praise all, him less who censures all and him least who...

Trust him little who praise all, him less who censures all and him least who...

Trust him not with your secrets, who, when left alone in your room, turns over...

Trust him not with your secrets, who, when left alone in your room, turns over...

If you wish to appear agreeable in society, you must consent to be taught many...

If you wish to appear agreeable in society, you must consent to be taught many...

Be not the fourth friend of him who had three before and lost them.

Be not the fourth friend of him who had three before and lost them.

Family means too much, Friends are too valuable, And life is too short, To put-off...

Family means too much, Friends are too valuable, And life is too short, To put-off...

Friendship is mutual blackmail elevated to the level of love.

Friendship is mutual blackmail elevated to the level of love.

There is no disguise that can for long conceal love where it exists or simulate...

There is no disguise that can for long conceal love where it exists or simulate...