Johann Kaspar Lavater Quotes

How few our real wants and how vast our imaginary ones!

He who when called upon to speak a disagreeable truth tells it boldly and has done is both bolder and milder than he who nibbles in a low voice and never ceases nibbling.

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

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

The worst of faces still is human.

Cowards cannot see that their greatest safety lies in dauntless courage.

About Fuseli: "...the most original genius I know. Nothing but energy, profusion and calm! The wildness of the warrior—and the feeling of supreme sublimity! … His spirits are storm wind, his ministers flames of fire! He goes upon the wings of the wind. His laughter is the mockery of hell and his love—a deadly lightning-flash.

Make this poor self grow less and less, Be Thou my life and aim ; Oh, make me daily, through Thy grace, More worthy of Thy name.