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Johann Kaspar Lavater

The great rule of moral conduct is next to God, respect time.

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Johann Kaspar Lavater emphasizes that after honoring God, valuing and using time wisely is essential for ethical behavior. This means treating time as something precious and not wasting it, showing respect through how we manage our daily moments.

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