Johann Kaspar Lavater Quotes

The manner of giving shows the character of the giver more than the gift itself. There is a princely manner of giving and accepting.

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

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

He is incapable of a truly good action that finds not a pleasure in contemplating the actions of others.

Act well at the moment, and you performed a good action for all eternity.