Has it never occurred to us, when surrounded by sorrows, that they may be sent to us only for our instruction, as we darken the eyes of birds when we wish them to sing? Jean Paul More Quotes by Jean Paul More Quotes From Jean Paul What makes old age so sad is not that our joys but our hopes cease. Jean Paul old old-age sad age Only actions give life strength; only moderation gives it charm. Jean Paul only charm strength life Good actions ennoble us, we are the sons of our own deeds. Jean Paul us own good deeds
