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A timid person is frightened before a danger, a coward during the time, and a courageous person afterward.

Jean Paul Richter (1763-1825) German novelist and aesthetician [pseud. Jean Paul]
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Added on 1-Feb-04 | Last updated 1-Feb-04
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Never part without loving words to think of during your absence. It may be that you will not meet again in life.

Jean Paul Richter (1763-1825) German novelist and aesthetician [pseud. Jean Paul]
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Added on 4-Aug-09 | Last updated 4-Aug-09
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Every man has a rainy corner in his life, from which bad weather besets him.

Jean Paul Richter (1763-1825) German novelist and aesthetician [pseud. Jean Paul]
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Added on 22-May-12 | Last updated 22-May-12
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The greatest hatred, like the greatest virtue and the worst dogs, is silent.

Jean Paul Richter (1763-1825) German novelist and aesthetician [pseud. Jean Paul]
Hesperus, ch. 12 (1795)

Added on 23-Jun-08 | Last updated 23-Jun-08
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Only actions give life strength; only moderation gives it a charm.

[Nur Thaten geben dem Leben Starke, nur Maas ihm Reiz.]  

Jean Paul Richter (1763-1825) German novelist and aesthetician [pseud. Jean Paul]
Titan, Zykel 145

Added on 8-Sep-09 | Last updated 8-Sep-09
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