Nelson Rodrigues Quotes

Brazilian writer and playwright (1912–1980)

Nelson Rodrigues (August 23, 1912 – December 21, 1980) Brazilian playwright, journalist and novelist. During a long and prolific career, Rodrigues, who called himself "a pornographic angel," unflinchingly explored the darker side of the human psyche. He is one of the most quoted Brazilians of all time, with entire books dedicated to his sayings.

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Alternative Names: Nélson Rodrigues • Susana Flag • Myrna • Nelson Falcão Rodrigues

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Flor de Obsessão: as 1000 melhores frases de Nelson Rodrigues, Companhia das Letras, 1992

Flor de Obsessão: as 1000 melhores frases de Nelson Rodrigues.

I won't stand for censorship, not even from Jesus Christ.

The bed is a metaphysical piece of furniture.

Until the day when a wise black man can become our ambassador in Paris, we will forever be a pre-Brazil.""

To be the best in the world in anything, even 'long distance spitting', implies a grave, heavy and suffocating responsibility.

Memory is a swindler, a forger emeritus of facts and figures.

I only believe in those who can still blush.

"O óbvio ululante: as primeiras confissões" page 194, by Nelson Rodrigues, Editora Agir, 2007

Unanimity is always stupid.

To love is to be faithful to those who cheat on us.

Moisés Neto. Nelson Rodrigues: o nosso boca de ouro, p 3.

Memórias - Página 73, de Nelson Rodrigues - Publicado por Edições Correio de Manhã, 1967

In soccer, the blindest player is the one who sees nothing but the ball.

Only the prophets see the obvious.

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