“The great rule of moral conduct is next to God, respect time.”
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“The great rule of moral conduct is next to God, respect time.” [Quotation attributed to Johann Kaspar Lavater]. (n.d.). Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/23465-the-great-rule-of-moral-conduct-is-next/
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“The great rule of moral conduct is next to God, respect time.” Attributed to Johann Kaspar Lavater. Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/23465-the-great-rule-of-moral-conduct-is-next/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.
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“The great rule of moral conduct is next to God, respect time.” Attributed to Johann Kaspar Lavater. Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/23465-the-great-rule-of-moral-conduct-is-next/.