"A man," answered Vult, "must have some chosen one, to whom, when he has involved all others in vapor and fog, he can open his breastplate, and the b… - Jean Paul

"A man," answered Vult, "must have some chosen one, to whom, when he has involved all others in vapor and fog, he can open his breastplate, and the breast itself, and say, look in!"

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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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Nach Kant ist die Bildung der Weltkörper leichter zu deduzieren als die Bildung einer Raupe. Dasselbe gilt für das Besingen; und ein bestimmter Kleinstädter ist schwerer poetisch darzustellen als ein Nebel-Held aus Morgenland.

Thus our actual path in life, as well as the course of our ideas, is often indicated by accident; the continuance only, and establishment of the one or the other, is dependent on our free will.

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