Good may be done by the bad — but the good alone can be goo… - Johann Kaspar Lavater

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Good may be done by the bad — but the good alone can be good.

Johann Kaspar Lavater

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Johann Kaspar Lavater (15 November 1741 – 2 January 1801) was a Swiss poet, writer, philosopher and theologian.

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Alternative Names: Johann Caspar Lavater • J. C. Lavater • j. c. lavater • Johann Kaspar • Caspar

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