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Ariel Dorfman

Ariel Dorfman

Born: 01-01-1942

Ariel Dorfman is a Chilean-American author, playwright, and human rights activist renowned for his works exploring themes of exile, identity, and tyranny. Born in Argentina in 1942, he spent his formative years in Chile. Dorfman's acclaimed works include "Death and the Maiden" and "How to Read Donald Duck." His writings often reflect his personal experiences with political upheaval and his commitment to social justice.

Book summaries for books written by Ariel Dorfman

Quotes

I am not scared. I am furious.

Ariel Dorfman

fearanger

Revenge is the only thing that matters.

Ariel Dorfman

revenge

We are all prisoners of something.

Ariel Dorfman

imprisonment

The past is alive. That's the problem.

Ariel Dorfman

past

Silence can be the greatest crime of all.

Ariel Dorfman

silencecrime

Forgiveness is a luxury not everyone can afford.

Ariel Dorfman

forgiveness

Love and hate are closer than we think.

Ariel Dorfman

lovehate

The wounds of the past never truly heal.

Ariel Dorfman

pasthealing

Desire for revenge can consume us entirely.

Ariel Dorfman

revengedesire

Healing begins when the truth is spoken.

Ariel Dorfman

healingtruth

Power can corrupt even the most virtuous of hearts.

Ariel Dorfman

powercorruption

The struggle for justice is a battle worth fighting.

Ariel Dorfman

justicestruggle