Oh why do we not say the important things, it would be so easy, and we are damned because we do not.
BERTOLT BRECHTWhat is the robbing of a bank compared to the founding of a bank?
More Bertolt Brecht Quotes
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What’s a joy to the one is a nightmare to the other.
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Even hatred of vileness Distorts a mans features.
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Their peace and their war Are like wind and storm. War grows from their peace.
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In the dark times Will there also be singing? Yes, there will also be singing. About the dark times.
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Those who take the most from the table, teach contentment. Those for whom the taxes are destined, demand sacrifice. Those who eat their fill, speak to the hungry, of wonderful times to come. Those who lead the country into the abyss, call ruling difficult, for ordinary folk.
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Love is the wish to give, not to receive.
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Suppose they gave a war, and nobody came? Why then, the war would come to you!
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What happens to the hole when the cheese is gone?
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The right to happiness is fundamental; men live so little time and die alone.
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Bank robbery is an initiative of amateurs. True professionals establish a bank.
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The man who laughs has simply not yet had the terrible news.
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Young Alexander conquered India. He alone? Caesar beat the Gauls. Was there not even a cook in his army? Philip of Spain wept as his fleet was sunk and destroyed. Were there no other tears? Frederick the Great triumphed in the Seven Years War. Who Triumphed with him?
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Never believe on faith, see for yourself! What you yourself don’t learn you don’t know.
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What is the robbing of a bank compared to the founding of a bank?
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The defeats and victories of the fellows at the top aren’t always defeats and victories for the fellows at the bottom.
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