Hugo Claus quotes

Hugo Claus was a Belgian novelist, poet, playwright, and film director, known for his profound influence on Flemish literature. His works are celebrated for their emotional intensity, innovative style, and exploration of complex themes such as identity and memory. He remains one of Belgium’s most acclaimed and versatile literary figures. Here are 5 of his quotes:

My verses stand gawping a bit. I never get used to this. They've lived here long enough.

Hugo Claus

We cannot accept the world as it is. Each day we should wake up foaming at the mouth because of the injustice of things.

Hugo Claus

In spring they lie flat at the first warmth, they ruin my summer and in autumn they smell of women.

Hugo Claus

I am a person who is unhappy with things as they stand. We cannot accept the world as it is. Each day we should wake up foaming at the mouth because of the injustice of things.

Hugo Claus