Bertolt Brecht – 16 Quotes

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16 Quotes by Bertolt Brecht

 

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.

– Bertolt Brecht


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

– Bertolt Brecht


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

– Bertolt Brecht


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

– Bertolt Brecht


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

– Bertolt Brecht


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

– Bertolt Brecht


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

– Bertolt Brecht


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

– Bertolt Brecht


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

– Bertolt Brecht


Don’t tell me peace has broken out.

– Bertolt Brecht


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.

– Bertolt Brecht


Poverty makes you sad as well as wise.

– Bertolt Brecht


Science knows only one commandment – contribute to science.

– Bertolt Brecht


Why be a man when you can be a success?

– Bertolt Brecht


War is like love it always finds a way.

– Bertolt Brecht


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

– Bertolt Brecht


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