Welcome to a panorama of voices that have shaped and reflected Brazil’s rich cultural tapestry, spanning writers and novelists, philosophers and public intellectuals, visual artists and performers, and civic leaders from many regions and backgrounds. Their ideas and creations illuminate identity, language, democracy, environment, and social change, bridging local traditions with global conversations. Discover enduring classics alongside bold contemporary work, trace movements across eras and genres, and find pathways for deeper reading that highlight Brazil’s diversity, complexity, and creative energy.
View all Quotes from Brazilian authorsAuthor | Profession | Quotes | Year | |
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Adriana Lima | Model | 17 | 1981 |
Alberto Santos Dumont | Aviator | 1 | 1873 - 1932 | |
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Ayrton Senna | Celebrity | 27 | 1960 - 1994 |
Carlos Ghosn | Businessman | 4 | 1954 | |
David Neeleman | Businessman | 25 | 1959 | |
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Eduardo Saverin | Entrepreneur | 7 | 1982 |
Emerson Fittipaldi | Celebrity | 20 | 1946 | |
Gisele Bundchen | Model | 20 | 1980 | |
Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva | Politician | 9 | 1945 | |
Nelson Piquet | Celebrity | 8 | 1952 | |
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Paulo Coelho | Novelist | 20 | 1947 |
Paulo Freire | Educator | 3 | 1921 - 1997 | |
Peter Medawar | Scientist | 2 | 1915 - 1987 | |
Sonia Braga | Actress | 7 | 1950 | |
Walter Salles | Director | 26 | 1956 | |