Maxioms by Jean Paul Richter
Men, like bullets, go farthest when they are smoothest.
Men, like bullets, go farthest when they are smoothest.
When one remains modest, not after praise but after blame, then
is he really so.
[Ger., Wenn jemand read more
When one remains modest, not after praise but after blame, then
is he really so.
[Ger., Wenn jemand bescheiden bleibt, nicht beim Lobe, sondern
beim Tadel, dann ist er's.]
Only actions give life strength; only moderation gives it charm.
Only actions give life strength; only moderation gives it charm.
A timid person is frightened before a danger, a coward during the time, and a courageous person afterwards.
A timid person is frightened before a danger, a coward during the time, and a courageous person afterwards.
