We learn our virtues from our friends who love us; our faults from the enemy who hates us. 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 the reflection. Jean Paul breathcharacterclearness share on social
There are souls which fall from heaven like flowers, but ere they bloom are crushed under the foul tread of some brutal hoof. Jean Paul bloombrutalcrush Change image and share on social
Strong characters are brought out by change of situation, and gentle ones by permanence. Jean Paul bringchangecharacter Change image and share on social
Humanity is never so beautiful as when praying for forgiveness, or else forgiving another. Jean Paul beautifulforgiveforgiveness Change image and share on social
The darkness of death is like the evening twilight; it makes all objects appear more lovely to the dying. Jean Paul darknessdeathdie Change image and share on social
Only actions give life strength; only moderation gives it charm. Jean Paul actioncharmgive Change image and share on social
You prove your worth with your actions, not with your mouth. Jean Paul actionmouthprove Change image and share on social
Poverty is the only load which is the heavier the more loved ones there are to assist in bearing it. Jean Paul assistbearheavy Change image and share on social
Joy descends gently upon us like the evening dew, and does not patter down like a hailstorm. Jean Paul descenddeweven Change image and share on social
Good actions ennoble us, we are the sons of our own deeds. Jean Paul actiondeedennoble Change image and share on social
