Jean Paul Life Quotations

Every man regards his own life as the New Year's Eve of time.

A man never discloses his own character so clearly as when he describes anothers.

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

Only actions give life strength; only moderation gives it charm.

Never part without loving words to think of during your absence. It may be that you will not meet again in this life.

The romance of life begins and ends with two blank pages. Age and extreme old age.

Man has here two and a half minutes-one to smile, one to sigh, and a half to love: for in the midst of this minute he dies.

Only deeds give strength to life, only moderation gives it charm.

Ah! The seasons of love roll not backward but onward, downward forever.

Love lessens woman's delicacy and increases man's.

A loving maiden grows unconsciously more bold.