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
When you name yourself, you always name another.
Those who have had no share in the good fortunes of the mighty Often have a share in their misfortunes.
The defeats and victories of the fellows at the top aren't always defeats and victories for the fellows at the bottom.
All the gang of those who rule us Hope our quarrels never stop Helping them to split and fool us So they can remain on top.
When crimes begin to pile up they become invisible. When sufferings become unendurable the cries are no longer heard. The cries, too, fall like rain in summer.
Little changes are the enemies of great changes.
If art reflects life, it does so with special mirrors.
Things take indeed a wondrous turn When learned men do stoop to learn.
What's a joy to the one is a nightmare to the other.
When the house of a great one collapses Many little ones are slain.
There are times when you have to choose between being human and having good taste.
Even hatred of vileness Distorts a mans features.
When the praying does no good, insurance does help.
Never believe on faith, see for yourself! What you yourself don't learn you don't know.