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01Undated

War is like love it always finds a way.

Bertolt Brecht / quote

02Undated

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

Bertolt Brecht / quote

03Undated

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

Bertolt Brecht / quote

04Undated

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

Bertolt Brecht / quote

05Undated

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

Bertolt Brecht / quote

06Undated

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

Bertolt Brecht / quote

07Undated

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

Bertolt Brecht / quote

08Undated

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

Bertolt Brecht / quote

09Undated

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

Bertolt Brecht / quote

10Undated

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.

Bertolt Brecht / quote