The alienation effect in German epic theater is achieved not only through the actors, but also through music (chorus and song) andsets (transparencies, film strips, etc.). Its main purpose is to place the staged events in their historical context.

It was never decreed that a god mustn't pay hotel bills.

Those who take the most from the table, teach contentment. Those for whom the taxes are destined, demand sacrifice. Those who eat their fill, speak to the hungry, of wonderful times to come. Those who lead the country into the abyss, call ruling difficult, for ordinary folk.

Don't be afraid of death so much as an inadequate life.

There are times when you have to choose between being human and having good taste.

We often do not know ourselves the grounds On which we act, though plain to others.

Don't tell me peace has broken out.