Quotes from Bertolt Brecht

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

Never believe on faith, see for yourself! What you yourself don't learn you don't know.

Right is its own defense.

Science knows only one commandment - contribute to science.

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

The human race tends to remember the abuses to which it has been subjected rather than the endearments. What's left of kisses? Wounds, however, leave scars.

To live means to finesse the processes to which one is subjugated.

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

What a miserable thing life is: you're in clover; only the clover isn't good enough.

None will improve your lot If you yourself do not.

If art reflects life, it does so with special mirrors.

Temptation to behave is terrible.

What's breaking into a bank compared with founding a bank?

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

Why be a man when you can be a success.

Poverty makes you wise but it's a curse.

The finest plans have always been spoiled by the littleness of them that should carry them out. Even emperors can't do it all by themselves.

No one can be good for long if goodness is not in demand.

The right to happiness is fundamental; men live so little time and die alone.

What a miserable thing life is: you're living in clover, only the clover isn't good enough.

Love is the wish to give, not to receive.

People remain what they are even if their faces fall apart.

No one will improve your lot if you do not yourself.

Right is its own defense.