Jean Paul Richter quotes are thought-provoking, memorable and inspiring. From views on society and politics to thoughts on love and life, Jean Paul Richter has a lot to say. In this list we present the 15 best Jean Paul Richter quotes, in no particular order. Let yourself get inspired!
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Jean Paul Richter quotes
What makes old age so sad is not that our joys but our hopes cease.
— Jean Paul Richter
Art is indeed not the bread but the wine of life.
— Jean Paul Richter
A variety of nothing is superior to a monotony of something.
— Jean Paul Richter
Women and men of retiring timidity are cowardly only in dangers which affect themselves but the first to rescue when others are endangered.
— Jean Paul Richter
A timid person is frightened before a danger a coward during the time and a courageous person afterwards.
— Jean Paul Richter
The test of pleasure is the memory it leaves behind. (Die Probe Eines Genusses ist Seine Erinnerung.)
— Jean Paul Richter
It is easy to flatter it is harder to praise.
— Jean Paul Richter
Humanity is never so beautiful as when praying for forgiveness or else forgiving another.
— Jean Paul Richter
God is an unutterable sigh planted in the depths of the soul.
— Jean Paul Richter
No one is more profoundly sad than he who laughs too much.
— Jean Paul Richter
Man’s feelings are always purest and most glowing in the hour of meeting and of farewell.
— Jean Paul Richter
It is simpler and easier to flatter men than to praise them.
— Jean Paul Richter
There is a certain noble pride through which merits shine brighter than through modesty.
— Jean Paul Richter
Sorrows are like thunderclouds – in the distance they look black over our heads scarcely gray.
— Jean Paul Richter
Sleep riches and health to be truly enjoyed must be interrupted.
— Jean Paul Richter
Sleep riches and health to be truly enjoyed must be interrupted.
— Jean Paul Richter
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