If you wish to appear agreeable in society, you must consent to be taught many things which you know already.

Quote by Johann Kaspar Lavater

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Let none turn over books or scan the stars in quest of God who see...

Let none turn over books or scan the stars in quest of God who see...

He who has not forgiven an enemy has not yet tasted one of the most...

He who has not forgiven an enemy has not yet tasted one of the most...

Say not you know another entirely till you have divided an inheritance with him.

Say not you know another entirely till you have divided an inheritance with him.

Too much gravity argues a shallow mind

Too much gravity argues a shallow mind

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

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

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...

You are not very good if you are not better than your best friends imagine...

You are not very good if you are not better than your best friends imagine...

Intuition is the clear conception of the whole at once.

Intuition is the clear conception of the whole at once.

The jealous are possessed by a mad devil and a dull spirit at the same...

The jealous are possessed by a mad devil and a dull spirit at the same...

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

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

Action, looks, words, steps, form the alphabet by which you may spell character.

Action, looks, words, steps, form the alphabet by which you may spell character.

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

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...

He is incapable of truly good action who finds not a pleasure in contemplating the...

He is incapable of truly good action who finds not a pleasure in contemplating the...

He who purposely cheats his friend, would cheat his God

He who purposely cheats his friend, would cheat his God

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;...

You may tell a man thou art a fiend, but not your nose wants blowing;...

You may tell a man thou art a fiend, but not your nose wants blowing;...

Have you ever seen a pedant with a warm heart?

Have you ever seen a pedant with a warm heart?

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...

Never say you know a man until you have divided an inheritance with him.

Never say you know a man until you have divided an inheritance with him.