The last, best fruit that comes to perfection, even in the kindliest soul, is tenderness toward the hard; forbearance toward the unforbearing; warmth… - Jean Paul

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The last, best fruit that comes to perfection, even in the kindliest soul, is tenderness toward the hard; forbearance toward the unforbearing; warmth of heart toward the cold; and philanthropy toward the misanthropic.

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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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