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Literary
September 3, 1798
The Gazette
Portland, Cumberland County, Maine
What is this article about?
A collection of moral aphorisms attributed to Lavater, reflecting on insults, obstinacy, criticism, hidden hatred, and hidden love.
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APHORISMS.-From LAVATER.
An insult offered to a respectable character
were often less pardonable than a precipitate
murder—he who can indulge himself in that,
may bear assassinations on his conscience.
The obstinacy of the indolent and weak is less
conquerable than that of the fiery and bold.
Who censures with modesty, will praise with
sincerity.
Who hides hatred to accomplish revenge, is
great, like the prince of hell.
Who hides love to bless with unmixed happiness,
is great, like the king of heaven.
An insult offered to a respectable character
were often less pardonable than a precipitate
murder—he who can indulge himself in that,
may bear assassinations on his conscience.
The obstinacy of the indolent and weak is less
conquerable than that of the fiery and bold.
Who censures with modesty, will praise with
sincerity.
Who hides hatred to accomplish revenge, is
great, like the prince of hell.
Who hides love to bless with unmixed happiness,
is great, like the king of heaven.
What sub-type of article is it?
Essay
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Aphorisms
Moral Reflections
Lavater
Vice Virtue
Hidden Emotions
What entities or persons were involved?
Lavater
Literary Details
Title
Aphorisms
Author
Lavater
Key Lines
An Insult Offered To A Respectable Character Were Often Less Pardonable Than A Precipitate Murder—He Who Can Indulge Himself In That, May Bear Assassinations On His Conscience.
The Obstinacy Of The Indolent And Weak Is Less Conquerable Than That Of The Fiery And Bold.
Who Censures With Modesty, Will Praise With Sincerity.
Who Hides Hatred To Accomplish Revenge, Is Great, Like The Prince Of Hell.
Who Hides Love To Bless With Unmixed Happiness, Is Great, Like The King Of Heaven.