Jean Paul Quotes

German Romantic writer (1763-1825)

Johann Paul Friedrich Richter (21 March 1763 – 14 November 1825) was a German novelist and short-story writer. He is usually referred to by his pen-name, Jean Paul, but sometimes simply as Richter.

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Pen Names: J. P. F. Hasus • Jean-Paul Richter

Alternative Names: Johann Paul Friedrich Richter • Jean Paul Richter • Zhen Polʹ Friderik Rikhter • Johann Paul Richter • J. P. F. Richter • Jean Paul Ritcher • Jean Paul Friedrich Richter

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Die Nüchternheit des Morgens ist nur eine negative Trunkenheit.

"the flute is the true magical rod that changes all it touches in the inward world; an enchanter's wand at which the secret depths of the soul open. The inward world is the true world," said Vult; "the moonlight that shines into our hearts."

Durch den Nachgeschmack des vergangenen und den Vorgeschmack des zukünftigen Leidens überfüllen wir den Kelch des Augenblickes selbst.