We cannot easily discover our real character from a friend.… - Jean Paul

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We cannot easily discover our real character from a friend. He is a mirror on which the warmth of our breath impedes the clearness of reflection.

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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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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 • J. P. F. Hasus

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Courage consists, not in blindly overlooking danger, but in seeing and conquering it.

Sobald wir anfangen zu leben, drückt oben das Schicksal den Pfeil des Todes aus der Ewigkeit ab - er fliegt so lange, als wir atmen, und wenn er ankommt, hören wir auf.

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

We cannot easily discover our real character from a friend. He is a mirror on which the warmth of our breath impedes the clearness of reflection. - Jean Paul

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