Ariel Dorfman
1942
5
Quotes
Biography
Ariel Dorfman is a renowned Chilean-American author, playwright, and human rights activist. Born in Argentina in 1942, he grew up in the United States before moving to Chile in the 1950s. Dorfman's works often explore themes of exile, identity, and political oppression, reflecting his own experiences during Chile's tumultuous political history. He is best known for his acclaimed play 'Death and the Maiden,' which has been performed worldwide and adapted into a film.
Famous Quotes (5)
1
Memory is a real force.
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Hope, like memory, can be a terrible force if misunderstood.
3
Courage is always more exhilarating than fear.
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One sometimes has to take the side of a story to save one's soul.
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The moment of betrayal is the worst, the moment when you know beyond any doubt that you've been betrayed: that some other human being has wished you that much evil.