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

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

Grub first, then ethics.
Bertolt Brecht

He who laughs has not yet heard the bad news.
Bertolt Brecht

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

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

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

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

Poverty makes you sad as well as wise.
Bertolt Brecht