I am prejudiced in favour of him who can solicit boldly, without imprudence. He has faith in humanity - he has faith in himself. No one who is not accustomed to give grandly can ask nobly and with boldness. (Johann Kaspar Lavater)

I am prejudiced in favour of him who can solicit boldly, without imprudence. He has faith in humanity - he has faith in himself. No one who is not accustomed to give grandly can ask nobly and with boldness.

Johann Kaspar Lavater

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