Johann Kaspar Lavater — German Theologian born on November 15, 1741, died on January 02, 1801

Johann Kaspar Lavater was a Swiss poet, writer, philosopher, physiognomist and theologian... (wikipedia)

Neatness begets order; but from order to taste there is the same difference as from taste to genius, or from love to friendship.
The jealous are possessed by a mad devil and a dull spirit at the same time.
What do I owe to my times, to my country, to my neighbors, to my friends? Such are the questions which a virtuous man ought often to ask himself.
Action, looks, words, steps, form the alphabet by which you may spell character.
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.