277 Quotes by Johann Kaspar Lavater

Him, who incessantly laughs in the street, you may commonly hear grumbling in his closet.

The miser robs himself.

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

He who sedulously attends, pointedly asks, calmly speaks, coolly answers and ceases when he has no more to say is in possession of some of the best requisites of man

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

Obstinacy is the strength of the weak. Firmness founded upon principle, upon the truth and right, order and law, duty and generosity, is the obstinacy of sages.

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

Have you ever seen a pedant with a warm heart?

The obstinacy of the indolent and weak is less conquerable than that of the fiery and bold.