Jean Paul Quotes


Strong characters are brought out by change of situation, and gentle ones by permanence.


Citations

Richter, Jean Paul. Quoted in A Dictionary of Thoughts, edited by Tryon Edwards, Cassell Publishing Co., 1891, p. 69.

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Jean Paul
Jean Paul
  • Born: March 21, 1763
  • Died: November 14, 1825
  • Nationality: German
  • Profession: Novelist

Jean Paul was a German Romantic writer, best known for his humorous novels and stories.