Cuba’s cultural and civic life has been shaped by a remarkable range of voices and talents, spanning writers, philosophers, artists, and leaders, as well as musicians, scholars, journalists, scientists, and athletes. Their books, ideas, performances, and public service have traveled widely, illuminating the island’s history, identity, and global connections. From groundbreaking debates and daring aesthetic movements to community advocacy and nation-building, these figures offer insight into a living tradition of creativity and courage, inviting appreciation of Cuba’s enduring resilience, diversity, and imagination.
View all Quotes from Cuban authorsAuthor | Profession | Quotes | Year | |
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Al Jourgensen | Musician | 11 | 1958 | |
Alberto Juantorena | Athlete | 16 | 1950 | |
Alberto Salazar | Athlete | 5 | 1958 | |
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Alejo Carpentier | Novelist | 3 | 1904 - 1980 |
Bert Campaneris | Athlete | 7 | 1942 | |
Celia Cruz | Musician | 5 | 1924 - 2003 | |
Compay Segundo | Musician | 23 | 1907 - 2003 | |
Daisy Fuentes | Actress | 10 | 1966 | |
Dave Lombardo | Musician | 14 | 1965 | |
Guillermo Cabrera Infante | Novelist | 39 | 1929 - 2005 | |
Jon Secada | Musician | 26 | 1962 | |
Jose Canseco | Athlete | 2 | 1964 | |
Jose Marti | Activist | 44 | 1853 - 1895 | |
Rafael Palmeiro | Athlete | 33 | 1964 | |