Johann Kaspar Lavater

Johann Kaspar Lavater

Johann Kaspar (or Caspar) Lavater (15 November 1741 – 2 January 1801) was a Swiss poet and physiognomist.

Read more about Johann Kaspar Lavater:  Early Life, Corruption Fighter, Zwinglian, Physiognomy, Poet, Goethe, Antagonist of Rationalism, Last Days, Works

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    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 (1741–1801)

    The public seldom forgive twice.
    —Johann Kaspar Lavater (1741–1801)

    Let none turn over books, or roam the stars in quest of God, who sees him not in man.
    —Johann Kaspar Lavater (1741–1801)