Quote by Jean Paul

No author can be as moral as his work and no preacher as pious as his sermons.

No author can be as moral as his work and no preacher as pio

Summary

This quote suggests that the morals and piety expressed in literary works or sermons are often idealized and surpass the actual virtues of their creators. It implies that an author's or preacher's personal conduct may not always align with the moral or pious messages they put forth in their writings or sermons. Essentially, the quote highlights the possibility of a discrepancy between the integrity of the creator and the moral or religious principles they espouse through their work.

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By Jean Paul

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