Grub first, then ethics.

Quote by Bertolt Brecht

Topics: Bertolt Brecht Quotes

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

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

The defeats and victories of the fellows at the top aren't always defeats and victories...

The defeats and victories of the fellows at the top aren't always defeats and victories...

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

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

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

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

Whenever there are great virtues, it's a sure sign something's wrong.

Whenever there are great virtues, it's a sure sign something's wrong.

He who laughs last has not yet heard the bad news.

He who laughs last has not yet heard the bad news.

From the cradle to the coffin underwear comes first.

From the cradle to the coffin underwear comes first.

Grub first, then ethics.

Grub first, then ethics.

You don't need to pray to God any more when there are storms in the...

You don't need to pray to God any more when there are storms in the...

Poverty makes you sad as well as wise.

Poverty makes you sad as well as wise.

War is like love, it always finds a way

War is like love, it always finds a way

People are too durable, that's their main trouble. They can do too much to themselves,...

People are too durable, that's their main trouble. They can do too much to themselves,...

Art is not a mirror held up to reality, but a hammer with which to...

Art is not a mirror held up to reality, but a hammer with which to...

Right is its own defense.

Right is its own defense.

One weakness is enough, and love is the deadliest.

One weakness is enough, and love is the deadliest.

Hungry man, reach for the book: it is a weapon.

Hungry man, reach for the book: it is a weapon.

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

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

Poverty makes you wise but it's a curse.

Poverty makes you wise but it's a curse.

People remain what they are even if their faces fall apart.

People remain what they are even if their faces fall apart.

Science knows only one commandment - contribute to science.

Science knows only one commandment - contribute to science.