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.

Why be a man when you can be a success?

Don't tell me peace has broken out.

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

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.

Science knows only one commandment - contribute to science.

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

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

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.

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

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