To live means to finesse the processes to which one is subjugated.

Quote by Bertolt Brecht

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What's breaking into a bank compared with founding a bank?

What's breaking into a bank compared with founding a bank?

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...

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 rejoice in his defeat, you men. For though the bastard is dead, the...

Do not rejoice in his defeat, you men. For though the bastard is dead, the...

War is like love; it always finds a way.

War is like love; it always finds a way.

Why be a man when you can be a success?

Why be a man when you can be a success?

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...

Because things are the way they are, things will not stay the way they are.

Because things are the way they are, things will not stay the way they are.

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

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

Poverty makes you sad as well as wise.

Poverty makes you sad as well as wise.

Temptation to behave is terrible

Temptation to behave is terrible

From the cradle to the coffin underwear comes first.

From the cradle to the coffin underwear comes first.

Sometimes it's more important to be human, than to have good taste.

Sometimes it's more important to be human, than to have good taste.

What a miserable thing life is: you're living in clover, only the clover isn't good...

What a miserable thing life is: you're living in clover, only the clover isn't good...

Poverty makes you wise but it's a curse

Poverty makes you wise but it's a curse

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.

You can't stop loving or wanting to love because when its right, it's the best...

You can't stop loving or wanting to love because when its right, it's the best...

It is better to want what you have than to have what you want.

It is better to want what you have than to have what you want.

Health is the greatest possession. Contentment is the greatest treasure. Confidence is the greatest friend....

Health is the greatest possession. Contentment is the greatest treasure. Confidence is the greatest friend....

The greatest happiness of life is the conviction that we are loved -- loved for...

The greatest happiness of life is the conviction that we are loved -- loved for...

Look at a day when you are supremely satisfied at the end. It's not a...

Look at a day when you are supremely satisfied at the end. It's not a...