Augusto Roa Bastos quotes

Augusto Roa Bastos was a renowned Paraguayan novelist and short story writer, celebrated for his profound explorations of power and identity. His most famous work, "I, the Supreme", is considered a masterpiece of Latin American literature. He used his writing to critique dictatorship and illuminate the history and struggles of Paraguay. Here are 4 of his quotes:

In all nations an exceptional man exists that compensates the deficiencies of the remainder. In those moments, when humanity is found collectively in a state of decadence, there always remain those exceptional beings as point of reference. (Augusto Roa Bastos)
Anyone who attempts to relate his life loses himself in the immediate. One can only speak of another. View quote
Augusto Roa Bastos
The things that have come into being change continually. The man with a good memory remembers nothing because he forgets nothing. View quote
Augusto Roa Bastos
What happens is that your wretched memory remembers the words and forgets what's behind them. View quote
Augusto Roa Bastos

Augusto Roa Bastos

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Occupation: Novelist
Born: June 13, 1917
Died: April 26, 2005
Quotes count: 4

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