Eugen Berthold Friedrich Brecht (Bertolt Brecht) Quotes

Sometimes I have visions of myself driving through hell, selling sulphur and brimstone, or through heaven peddling refreshments to the roaming souls. If me and the children I've got left could find a place where there's no shooting, I wouldn't mind a few years of peace and quiet.

Eugen Berthold Friedrich Brecht

• Mind
• Children
• Peace
• Heaven
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  Eugen Berthold Friedrich Brecht
  • Mind
  • Children
  • Peace