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Bertolt Brecht

Life dates: 1898 AD — 1956 AD

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Quotations and sayings

01c. 1927 AD

War is like love it always finds a way.

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02c. 1927 AD

If you join the rat race — you're in the race of rats.

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03c. 1927 AD

Society cannot share a common communication system so long as it is split into warring factions.

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04c. 1927 AD

The world of knowledge takes a crazy turn when teachers themselves are taught to learn.

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05c. 1927 AD

Do not fear death so much but rather the inadequate life.

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06c. 1927 AD

Everyone chases after happiness, not noticing that happiness is right at their heels.

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07c. 1927 AD

No one can be good for long if goodness is not in demand.

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08c. 1927 AD

There are many elements to a campaign. Leadership is number one. Everything else is number two.

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09c. 1927 AD

Mixing one's wines may be a mistake, but old and new wisdom mix admirably.

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10c. 1927 AD

The law was made for one thing alone, for the exploitation of those who don't understand it, or are prevented by naked misery from obeying it.

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