Jean Paul Richter Quotes

A man never discloses his own character so clearly as when he describes another's.

~ Jean Paul Richter

Men, like bullets, go farthest when they are smoothest.

~ Jean Paul Richter

A timid person is frightened before a danger, a coward during the time, and a courageous person afterwards.

~ 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

Like the greatest virtue and the worst dogs, the fiercest hatred is silent.

~ Jean Paul Richter