Face Quote by Bertolt Brecht
“First feed the face, then talk right and wrong.”
About This Quote
Source Play: Mother Courage and Her Children, 1939
Teaching moral lessons requires first meeting basic needs; only then can ethical discussions be effective.
In simple terms: First feed the body, then teach right from wrong.
Key Takeaway
Provide for physical needs before moral instruction.
Themes
education
ethics
basic needs
priorities
Mood
pragmatic
reflective
Type
instructional
philosophical
When to use this quote
- parenting
- teaching
- community programs
- social work
Key Concepts
Maslow
pedagogy
moral development
Questions to Reflect On
- What basic needs must be secured before moral guidance?
- How do you balance immediate care with long-term values?
A Different Perspective
If basic needs are never met, moral teaching may be ignored.
