"People who understand everything get no stories." ― Bertolt Brecht From Bertolt Brecht Poet Added on 1/31/2026 About Bertolt Brecht Bertolt Brecht was a German playwright, poet, and theatre practitioner who developed epic theatre and influenced modern political drama. His major works include The Threepenny Opera and Mother Courage and Her Children. Born: 1898-02-10 Died: 1956-08-14 View all quotes from Bertolt Brecht