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

Johann Kaspar Lavater · Book of Wise Sayings · 1893 · n. 354

Wording recorded in the collection; original language not established.

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

Johann Kaspar Lavater · Book of Wise Sayings · 1893 · n. 354

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W. A. Clouston · Book of Wise Sayings (1893) · Detto n. 354 · attribuzione riportata: Lavater

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Vociferation and calmness of character seldom meet in the same person.

Johann Kaspar Lavater · Book of Wise Sayings · 1893 · n. 361

Wording recorded in the collection; original language not established.

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

Johann Kaspar Lavater · Book of Wise Sayings · 1893 · n. 87