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
People who understand everything get no stories.
Whenever there are great virtues, it's a sure sign something's wrong.
The war which is coming Is not the first one. There were Other wars before it. When the last one came to an end There were conquerors and conquered. Among the conquered the common people Starved. Among the conquerors The common people starved too.
From the cradle to the coffin underwear comes first.
Don't tell me peace has broken out.
What is the robbing of a bank compared to the founding of a bank?
First the grub, then the morals.
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.