Bertolt Brecht Quotes

It isn't important to come out on top. What matters is to come out alive.

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

Why be a man when you can be a success.

Sometimes I see myself driving through hell with this wagon and selling brimstone. And sometimes I’m driving through heaven handing our provisions to wandering souls! If only we could find a place where there’s no shooting, me and my children—what’s left of ‘em—we might rest a while.

Fearful is the seductive power of goodness.

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.

Everyone needs help from everyone.

Such a lot is won when even a single man gets to his feet and says No