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.

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

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

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

Poverty makes you sad as well as wise. sadness

War is like love it always finds a way. war

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

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

Why be a man when you can be a success? success

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

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

Don't tell me peace has broken out. peace

Science knows only one commandment - contribute to science. science

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

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

Mother's Day May 12, 2025

Motherhood: All love begins and ends there. 22 quotes from Robert Browning

22 quotes from Robert Browning

A mother's happiness is like a beacon, lighting up the future but reflected also on the past in the guise of fond memories. 53 more quotes from Honore de Balzac

53 more quotes from Honore de Balzac

With what price we pay for the glory of motherhood. 5 thoughts from Isadora Duncan

5 thoughts from Isadora Duncan

The babe at first feeds upon the mother's bosom, but it is always on her heart. 58 sayings from Henry Ward Beecher

58 sayings from Henry Ward Beecher