Maxioms by Jean Paul Richter
For variety of mere nothings gives more pleasure than uniformity
of something.
[Ger., Weil Verschiedenheit des Nichts mehr read more
For variety of mere nothings gives more pleasure than uniformity
of something.
[Ger., Weil Verschiedenheit des Nichts mehr ergotzt, als
Einerleiheit des Etwas.]
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.]
How calmly may we commit ourselves to the hands of Him who bears up the world.
How calmly may we commit ourselves to the hands of Him who bears up the world.
The gaurdian angels of life sometimes fly so high as to be beyond our sight, but they are always looking read more
The gaurdian angels of life sometimes fly so high as to be beyond our sight, but they are always looking down upon us.
Only actions give life strength; only moderation gives it charm.
Only actions give life strength; only moderation gives it charm.
