Bertolt Brecht
Bertolt Brecht
Eugen Bertolt Friedrich Brechtwas a German poet, playwright, and theatre director of the 20th century. He 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...
NationalityGerman
ProfessionPlaywright
Date of Birth10 February 1898
CityAugsburg, Germany
CountryGermany
Those against politics are in favor of the politics inflicted upon them.
To those who does not know the world is on fire, I have nothing to say.
The world of knowledge takes a crazy turn when teachers themselves are taught to learn.
Sin is what is new, strong, surprising, strange. The theatre must take an interest in sin if the young are to be able to go there.
It is easier to rob by setting up a bank than by holding up a bank clerk.
In the contradiction lies the hope.
Do not fear death so much but rather the inadequate life.
To live means to finesse the processes to which one is subjugated.
No one can be good for long if goodness is not in demand.
A man who strains himself on the stage is bound, if he is any good, to strain all the people sitting in the stalls.
You can make a fresh start with your final breath.
I'm in good form, taking no interest in things, neglecting clothes, meals, company, and feeling calm and stable as I write.
People who fight may lose. People who do not fight have already lost.
The rain Never falls upwards. When the wound Stops hurting What hurts is The scar.