The timid are afraid before the danger, the cowardly while in danger, and the courageous after danger. 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