The more innocent they are, the more they deserve to be shot.
BERTOLT BRECHTIf art reflects life, it does so with special mirrors.
More Bertolt Brecht Quotes
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Grub first, then ethics.
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He who speaks of enemies , himself is the enemy.
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Whenever there are great virtues, it’s a sure sign something’s wrong.
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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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Don’t be afraid of death so much as an inadequate life.
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The man who laughs has simply not yet had the terrible news.
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I’m in good form, taking no interest in things, neglecting clothes, meals, company, and feeling calm and stable as I write.
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A man who sees another man on the street corner with only a stump for an arm will be so shocked the first time he’ll give him sixpence. But the second time it’ll only be a three penny bit. And if he sees him a third time, he’ll have him cold-bloodedly handed over to the police.
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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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General, man is very useful. He can fly and he can kill. But he has one defect: He can think.
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Why be a man when you can be a success?
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From the cradle to the coffin underwear comes first.
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Here today we huddle tight As the darkest heathens might The snow falls chilly on our skin The snow is forcing its way in. Hush, snow, come in with us to dwell: We were thrown out by Heaven as well.
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I don’t like where I’m going and I don’t like where I’ve been. Why am I in a hurry?
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The rain Never falls upwards. When the wound Stops hurting What hurts is The scar.
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