Because things are the way they are, things will not stay the way they are.
- Bertolt Brecht Quote

Don't be afraid of death so much as an inadequate life.
- Bertolt Brecht Quote

Everyone chases after happiness, not noticing that happiness is right at their heels.
- Bertolt Brecht Quote

From the cradle to the coffin underwear comes first.
- Bertolt Brecht Quote

Grub first, then ethics.
- Bertolt Brecht Quote

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

It is easier to rob by setting up a bank than by holding up a bank clerk.
- Bertolt Brecht Quote

It's all right to hesitate if you then go ahead.
- Bertolt Brecht Quote

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

No one can be good for long if goodness is not in demand.
- Bertolt Brecht Quote

People are too durable, that's their main trouble. They can do too much to themselves, they last too long.
- Bertolt Brecht Quote

People remain what they are even if their faces fall apart.
- Bertolt Brecht Quote

Right is its own defense.
- Bertolt Brecht Quote

Science knows only one commandment - contribute to science.
- Bertolt Brecht Quote

Society cannot share a common communication system so long as it is split into warring factions.
- Bertolt Brecht Quote

Temptation to behave is terrible.
- Bertolt Brecht Quote

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 Quote

The world of knowledge takes a crazy turn when teachers themselves are taught to learn.
- Bertolt Brecht Quote

Unhappy the land that is in need of heroes.
- Bertolt Brecht Quote

War is like love; it always finds a way.
- Bertolt Brecht Quote

What happens to the hole when the cheese is gone?
- Bertolt Brecht Quote

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 Quote

What's breaking into a bank compared with founding a bank?
- Bertolt Brecht Quote

Why be a man when you can be a success?
- Bertolt Brecht Quote

You don't need to pray to God any more when there are storms in the sky, but you do have to be insured.
- Bertolt Brecht Quote