Bertolt Brecht quotes

Do not fear death so much but rather the inadequate life.

The law was made for one thing alone, for the exploitation of those who don't understand it, or are prevented by naked misery from obeying it.

Mixing one's wines may be a mistake, but old and new wisdom mix admirably.

Because things are the way they are, things will not stay the way they are.

No one can be good for long if goodness is not in demand.

Intelligence is not to make no mistakes, but quickly to see how to make them good.

Why be a man when you can be a success?

Everyone chases after happiness, not noticing that happiness is right at their heels.

There are many elements to a campaign. Leadership is number one. Everything else is number two.

Society cannot share a common communication system so long as it is split into warring factions.

Science knows only one commandment - contribute to science.

What they could do with 'round here is a good war. What else can you expect with peace running wild all over the place? You know what the trouble with peace is? No organization.

Poverty makes you sad as well as wise.

War is like love; it always finds a way.

What they could do with 'round here is a good war. What else can you expect with peace running wild all over the place? You know what the trouble with peace is? No organization.

The world of knowledge takes a crazy turn when teachers themselves are taught to learn.

Society cannot share a common communication system so long as it is split into warring factions.

What a miserable thing life is: you're living in clover, only the clover isn't good enough.

War is like love; it always finds a way.

Do not fear death so much but rather the inadequate life.

Poverty makes you sad as well as wise.

What they could do with 'round here is a good war. What else can you expect with peace running wild all over the place? You know what the trouble with peace is? No organization.

Don't tell me peace has broken out.

Don't be afraid of death so much as an inadequate life.