Quotes & anectdotes from
the wise,
the foolish,
the courageous &
the drunk

Bertolt Brecht Poet

  • Gender: Male
  • Citizenship: German Empire
  • Born: Feb 10, 1898
  • Died: Aug 14, 1956

Bertolt Brecht was a German Marxist poet, playwright, and theatre director.

A theatre practitioner of the 20th century, Brecht made contributions to dramaturgy and theatrical production, the latter through the tours undertaken by the Berliner Ensemble—the post-war theatre company operated by Brecht and his wife, long-time collaborator and actress Helene Weigel.

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

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

Don't tell me peace has broken out.

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

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.

Science knows only one commandment - contribute to science.

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

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

Poverty makes you sad as well as wise.

War is like love it always finds a way.

Why be a man when you can be a success?

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

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