B

Bertolt Brecht

16 quotes

The quotes of Bertolt Brecht have been shared, printed, and passed along for good reason. With equal ease, Bertolt Brecht moved between War and Peace, finding connections others missed. Discover 20 of Bertolt Brecht's most memorable quotes, ranging across War, Peace, Death, Wisdom, and Teacher. A favorite of many readers: "Don't be afraid of death so much as an inadequate life."

“Poverty makes you sad as well as wise.”

— Bertolt Brecht

Sad

All Quotes by Bertolt Brecht

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

— Bertolt Brecht

Knowledge

“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

Peace

“Poverty makes you sad as well as wise.”

— Bertolt Brecht

Sad

“War is like love it always finds a way.”

— Bertolt Brecht

War

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

— Bertolt Brecht

Intelligence

“The law was made for one thing alone, for the exploitation of those who don't understand it, or are prevented by naked misery from obeying it.”

— Bertolt Brecht

Alone

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

— Bertolt Brecht

Leadership

“Don't tell me peace has broken out.”

— Bertolt Brecht

Peace

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

— Bertolt Brecht

Success

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

— Bertolt Brecht

Wisdom

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

— Bertolt Brecht

Death

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

— Bertolt Brecht

Communication

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

— Bertolt Brecht

Death

“Science knows only one commandment - contribute to science.”

— Bertolt Brecht

Science

“Because things are the way they are, things will not stay the way they are.”

— Bertolt Brecht

Change

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

— Bertolt Brecht

Happiness