Say not you know another entirely, till you have divided an inheritance with him.
~ Johann Kaspar Lavater
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.
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.
The great rule of moral conduct is next to God to respect Time.
Act well at the moment and you have performed a good action to all eternity.
Who makes quick use of the moment is a genius of prudence.
The jealous are possessed by a mad devil and a dull spirit at the same time.
Trust him not with your secrets, who, when left alone in your room, turns over your papers.
The public seldom forgive twice.
Neatness begets order; but from order to taste there is the same difference as from taste to genius, or from love to friendship.
