Art and science coincide insofar as both aim to improve the lives of men and women.
BERTOLT BRECHTArt and science work in quite different ways: agreed. But, bad as it may sound, I have to admit that I cannot get along as an artist without the use of one or two sciences. …
More Bertolt Brecht Quotes
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When the house of a great one collapses Many little ones are slain.
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When the praying does no good, insurance does help.
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The human race tends to remember the abuses to which it has been subjected rather than the endearments. What’s left of kisses? Wounds, however, leave scars.
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To those who does not know the world is on fire, I have nothing to say.
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Those who have had no share in the good fortunes of the mighty Often have a share in their misfortunes.
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He who is still laughing is he who hasn’t heard the terrible news.
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The finest plans have always been spoiled by the littleness of them that should carry them out. Even emperors can’t do it all by themselves.
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Mixing one’s wines may be a mistake, but old and new wisdom mix admirably.
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Each of us is the strongest one in his or her own skin. Characteristics should take off their hats to one another, instead of spitting in each other’s faces.
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Hungry man, reach for the book: it is a weapon.
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I am a playwright. I show What I have seen. In the man markets I have seen how men are traded. That I show, I, the playwright.
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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.
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In my view, the great and complicated things that go on in the world cannot be adequately recognized by people who do not use every possible aid to understanding.
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Who fights may lose, but who does not fight has lost already.
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You can make a fresh start with your final breath.
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