Poverty makes you sad as well as wise.
Bertolt Brech
Hungry man, reach for the book: it is a weapon.
Bertolt Brecht
Intelligence is not to make no mistakes, but quickly to see how to make them good.
Bertolt Brecht
Don't be afraid of death so much as an inadequate life.
Bertolt Brecht
Don't tell me peace has broken out.
Bertolt Brecht
Everyone chases after happiness, not noticing that happiness is right at their heels.
Bertolt Brecht
Everyone needs help from everyone.
Bertolt Brecht
From the cradle to the coffin underwear comes first.
Bertolt Brecht
Mixing one's wines may be a mistake, but old and new wisdom mix admirably.
Bertolt Brecht
One forgets too easily the difference between a man and his image, and that there is none between the sound of his voice on the screen and in real life.
Bertolt Brecht
People are too durable, that's their main trouble. They can do too much to themselves, they last too long.
Bertolt Brecht
People remain what they are even if their faces fall apart.
Bertolt Brecht
Because things are the way they are, things will not stay the way they are.
Bertolt Brecht
Do not fear death so much but rather the inadequate life.
Bertolt Brecht
Grub first, then ethics.
Bertolt Brecht
He who laughs has not yet heard the bad news.
Bertolt Brecht
It is easier to rob by setting up a bank than by holding up a bank clerk.
Bertolt Brecht
It's all right to hesitate if you then go ahead.
Bertolt Brecht
No one can be good for long if goodness is not in demand.
Bertolt Brecht
No one will improve your lot if you do not yourself.
Bertolt Brecht
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