In many places of Bertolt Brecht's great, unique work from the 20th century, one can find clever ideas and observations characterized by linguistic simplicity and precision. Numerous such thoughts of Brecht are central to his work and reappear in various forms, sometimes similar and sometimes contrasting. This volume addresses political issues, money and business, finitude and death, but also enjoyment and sensuality, art and literature – and time and again, love. This reading for a few minutes aims to delight, educate, comfort, and encourage, to entertain, and above all: to bring joy.