It is easier to rob by setting up a bank than by holding up a bank clerk.

Quote by Bertolt Brecht

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Right is its own defense.

Right is its own defense.

Science knows only one commandment - contribute to science.

Science knows only one commandment - contribute to science.

Grub first, then ethics.

Grub first, then ethics.

Right is its own defense.

Right is its own defense.

Poverty makes you wise but it's a curse.

Poverty makes you wise but it's a curse.

The law was made for one thing alone, for the exploitation of those who don't...

The law was made for one thing alone, for the exploitation of those who don't...

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

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

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

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

From the cradle to the coffin underwear comes first.

From the cradle to the coffin underwear comes first.

The finest plans have always been spoiled by the littleness of them that should carry...

The finest plans have always been spoiled by the littleness of them that should carry...

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...

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...

No one will improve your lot if you do not yourself.

No one will improve your lot if you do not yourself.

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

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

Poverty makes you sad as well as wise.

Poverty makes you sad as well as wise.

Don't be afraid of death so much as an inadequate life.

Don't be afraid of death so much as an inadequate life.

Poverty makes you sad as well as wise.

Poverty makes you sad as well as wise.

Many words are poverty.

Many words are poverty.

True poverty does not come from God.

True poverty does not come from God.

Poverty is not the root cause of crime.

Poverty is not the root cause of crime.

The man of wisdom has no perplexity; the man of humanity has no worry; the...

The man of wisdom has no perplexity; the man of humanity has no worry; the...