Carlos Drummond de Andrade Quotes

Brazil, Poet
October 31, 1902 – August, 17, 1987.

Carlos Drummond de Andradewas a Brazilian poet and writer, considered by some as the greatest Brazilian poet of all time. He has become something of a national cultural symbol in Brazil, where his widely influential poem "Canção Amiga" ("Friendly Song") has been featured on the 50-cruzado novo bill. Drummond de Andrade was a descendant of members of Clan Drummond who emigrated from Scotland to Brazil.

Also known as Journalist, Writer, Screenwriter, Children'S Writer

Poetry is necessary, but is the poet?

Carlos Drummond de Andrade
- Poetry
- Poet
- Necessary
Easy is to occupy a place in a telephone book. Difficult is to occupy someone's heart; know that you're really loved.

Carlos Drummond de Andrade
- Heart
- Book
- Easy

Eu não vi o mar.Não sei se o mar é bonito.Não sei se ele é bravo.O mar não me importa.Eu vi a lagoa.A lagoa, sim.A lagoa é grandee calma também.Na chuva de coresda tarde que explode,a lagoa brilha.A lagoa se pintade todas as cores.Eu não vi o mar.Eu vi a lagoa...

Carlos Drummond de Andrade
E cada instante é diferente, e cadahomem é diferente, e somos todos iguais.

Carlos Drummond de Andrade
Amor é o que se aprende no limite,depois de se arquivar toda a ciênciaherdada, ouvida. Amor começa tarde.

Carlos Drummond de Andrade