If we want to make a statement about a man's nature on the basis of his physiognomy, we must take everything into account; it is in his distress that a man is tested, for then his nature is revealed.
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- Author's profession: Scientist
- Nationality: swiss
- Born: November 11, 1493
- Died: September 24, 1541
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