When a man asks himself what is meant by action he proves he is not a man of action. Action is a lack of balance. In order to act you must be somewhat insane. A reasonably sensible man is satisfied with thinking.

—Jean Paul Richter

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Jean-Paul Richter (7 June 1847 – 25 August 1937) was a German art historian and art dealer.

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Do not wait for extraordinary circumstances to do good; try to use ordinary situations.

—Jean Paul Richter

Never part without loving words to think of during your absence. It may be that you will not meet again in life.

—Jean Paul Richter

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.

—Jean Paul Richter

A timid person is frightened before a danger, a coward during the time, and a courageous person afterward.

—Jean Paul Richter

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Happiness lies not in the mere possession of money. It lies in the joy of achievement, in the thrill of creative effort.

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You ask me why I do not write something....I think one's feelings waste themselves in words, they ought all to be distilled into actions and into actions which bring results.

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An event had happened, upon which it is difficult to speak, and impossible to be silent.

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I have long since come to believe that people never mean half of what they say, and that it is best to disregard their talk and judge only their actions.

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