All cares appear twice as large as they really are, owing to their emptiness and darkness; and so is it with the grave

All cares appear twice as large as they really are, owing to their emptiness and darkness; and so is it with the grave

The quote “All cares appear twice as large as they really are, owing to their emptiness and darkness; and so is it with the grave” by Jean Paul reflects the German Romantic writer’s deep contemplation on the nature of human suffering and mortality. Jean Paul, whose real name was Johann Paul Friedrich Richter, was known for his philosophical and introspective writings that delved into the complexities of human existence.