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Bertolt Brecht Quotes

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

Do not fear death so much but rather the 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
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Science knows only one commandment - contribute to science.

Bertolt Brecht

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

Bertolt Brecht

Why be a man when you can be a success?

Bertolt Brecht

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

Bertolt Brecht

War is like love it always finds a way.

Bertolt Brecht
war

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

Bertolt Brecht

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