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The jealous are possessed by a mad devil and a dull spirit at the same time.

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Action, looks, words, steps, form the alphabet by which you may spell character.

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There are three classes of men; the retrograde, the stationary and the progressive.

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

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He who seldom speaks, and with one calm well-timed word can strike dumb the loquacious, is a genius or a hero.

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Say not you know another entirely till you have divided an inheritance with him.

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I am prejudiced in favor of him who, without impudence, can ask boldly. He has faith in humanity, and faith in himself. No one who is not accustomed to giving grandly can ask nobly and with boldness.

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Trust him not with your secrets, who, when left alone in your room, turns over your papers.

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Neatness begets order; but from order to taste there is the same difference as from taste to genius, or from love to friendship.

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If you see one cold and vehement at the same time, set him down for a fanatic.

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Biography

Nationality: German

Type: Theologian

Born: November 15th, 1741

Died: January 2nd, 1801

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