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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Poverty makes you sad as well as wise. sadness

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

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

Don't tell me peace has broken out. peace

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

War is like love it always finds a way. war

Science knows only one commandment - contribute to science. science

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There is no language like the Irish for soothing and quieting. 3 more quotes from John Millington Synge

3 more quotes from John Millington Synge

Being Irish, he had an abiding sense of tragedy, which sustained him through temporary periods of joy. 28 quotes from William Butler Yeats

28 quotes from William Butler Yeats

Geographically, Ireland is a medium-sized rural island that is slowly but steadily being consumed by sheep. 27 quotes from Dave Barry

27 quotes from Dave Barry

We have always found the Irish a bit odd. They refuse to be English. 74 quotes from Winston Churchill

74 quotes from Winston Churchill