Bertolt Brecht

Bertolt Brecht

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German poet, playwright, and theatre director (1898-1956)

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Born

February 10, 1898

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Died

August 14, 1956

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Birthplace

Augsburg

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Nationality

German Empire

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Spouse(s)

Marianne Zoff, Helene Weigel
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Children

Stefan Brecht, Hanne Hiob, Barbara Brecht-Schall, Michel Berlau, Frank Banholzer
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Other Occupations

Professional Background

playwrightlyricistscreenwritertheatrical directorpoet
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"War is like love; it always finds a way."
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"Mixing one's wines may be a mistake, but old and new wisdom mix admirably."
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"Don't be afraid of death so much as an inadequate life."
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"Poverty makes you sad as well as wise."
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"Science knows only one commandment - contribute to science."
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"Society cannot share a common communication system so long as it is split into warring factions."
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"Why be a man when you can be a success?"
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