Bertolt Brecht

Poet

German Empire

1898 - 1956

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Don't be afraid of death so much as an inadequate life.
Bertolt Brecht
What a miserable thing life is: you're living in clover, only the clover isn't good enough.
Bertolt Brecht
Poverty makes you sad as well as wise.
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
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
Mixing one's wines may be a mistake, but old and new wisdom mix admirably.
Bertolt Brecht
The world of knowledge takes a crazy turn when teachers themselves are taught to learn.
Bertolt Brecht
Sometimes it's more important to be human, than to have good taste.
Bertolt Brecht
Society cannot share a common communication system so long as it is split into warring factions.
Bertolt Brecht