Nelson Rodrigues Quotes

Brazilian writer and playwright (1912–1980)

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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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Pen Names: Suzana Flag • Myrna

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

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Sex education should only be taught by veterinarians.

The young have all the same flaws adults do. Plus one: immaturity.

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

Man finds happiness only in the superfluous. Under communism, he has only the essentials. How abominable and ridiculous!

I am, and have always been, a pornographic angel.

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

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

Any individual is greater than the Milky Way.

I envy stupidity, stupidity is eternal.

Adulthood does not exist. Man is an eternal child.