Jean Paul Richter - a German Romantic writer who is best known for his humorous novels and stories. His complete works appeared in 1826 to 1828 in 60 volumes.
He had the extraordinary ability to express great thoughts in simple events.
Here are his famous quotes:
1. “Be great in act, as you have been in thought.”
2. “Do not wait for extraordinary circumstances to do good action; try to use ordinary
situations.”
3. "Men, like bullets, go farthest when they are smoothest."
4. "Flowers never emit so sweet and strong a fragrance as before a storm. When a
storm approaches thee, be as fragrant as a sweet-smelling flower."
5. "Only actions give life strength; only moderation gives it a charm."
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