Who said “He who has no taste for order, will be often wrong in his judgment, and seldom…”?

Disputed

It's credited to Johann Kaspar Lavater, but no reliable source from their lifetime has been found.

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“He who has no taste for order, will be often wrong in his judgment, and seldom considerate or conscientious in his actions.”
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APA

“He who has no taste for order, will be often wrong in his judgment, and seldom considerate or conscientious in his actions.” [Quotation attributed to Johann Kaspar Lavater]. (n.d.). Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/3258-he-who-has-no-taste-for-order-will/

MLA

“He who has no taste for order, will be often wrong in his judgment, and seldom considerate or conscientious in his actions.” Attributed to Johann Kaspar Lavater. Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/3258-he-who-has-no-taste-for-order-will/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

Chicago

“He who has no taste for order, will be often wrong in his judgment, and seldom considerate or conscientious in his actions.” Attributed to Johann Kaspar Lavater. Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/3258-he-who-has-no-taste-for-order-will/.