Quote by Johann Kaspar Lavater

Mistrust the person who finds everything good, and the person who finds everything evil, and mistrust even more the person who is indifferent to everything.

Mistrust the person who finds everything good, and the perso

Summary

This quote suggests that it is wise to be skeptical of individuals who have extreme perspectives - those who either see everything as good or everything as evil. It implies that these individuals may have biased or unbalanced judgments. Additionally, the quote emphasizes the importance of having opinions and being engaged in the world, discouraging indifference. Overall, it encourages caution when dealing with people who exhibit such excessive views or complete neutrality, due to the potential limitations these extremes can impose on their perspectives.

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By Johann Kaspar Lavater

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