Johann Kaspar Lavater (November 15, 1741 - January 2, 1801) was a Swiss poet and physiognomist

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There are many kinds of smiles, each having a distinct character. Some announce goodness, and sweetness, others betray sarcasm, bitterness, and pride; some soften the countenance by their languishing tenderness, others brighten by their spiritual vivacity.
A sneer is often the sign of heartless malignity.
Beware of him who hates the laugh of a child.
He who seldom speaks, and with one calm well-timed word can strike dumb the loquacious, is a genius or a hero.
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.
It is a poor wit who lives by borrowing the words, decisions, inventions and actions of others.
Kiss the hand of him who can renounce what he has publicly taught, when convicted of his error and who, with heartfelt joy, embraces the truth, though with the sacrifice of favorite opinions.
Who makes quick use of the moment is a genius of prudence.

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