Famous Quotes

Quotes by Bertolt Brecht

• Because things are the way they are, things will not stay the way they are.
• Do not fear death so much but rather the inadequate life.
• Don't be afraid of death so much as an inadequate life.
• Don't tell me peace has broken out.
• Everyone chases after happiness, not noticing that happiness is right at their heels.
• Intelligence is not to make no mistakes, but quickly to see how to make them good.
• Mixing one's wines may be a mistake, but old and new wisdom mix admirably.
• Poverty makes you sad as well as wise.
• Science knows only one commandment - contribute to science.
• Society cannot share a common communication system so long as it is split into warring factions.
• 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.
• The world of knowledge takes a crazy turn when teachers themselves are taught to learn.
• There are many elements to a campaign. Leadership is number one. Everything else is number two.
• 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.
• Why be a man when you can be a success?