- In Dominican Republic/I knew a woman with blue/ink tattoos on her thighs/of ancient Chinese proverbs.” – Sandra Cisneros, 2002
- “All things are in order here, but the ends for which they were established are wanting. A black hole has swallowed the Dominican Republic.” – Mario Vargas Llosa, 2000
- “Here I go, here I go, whether I’ve deserved it or not, I go. I am compelled to go yet unwilling to stay; a double bind if there ever was one. I hope I survive.” – Junot Díaz, 2007
- “The Republic represents yesterday’s beliefs; the novel, those of today.” – Alejo Carpentier, 1939
- “The Dominican Republic is a dark country that might be called a poorhouse of Europe.” – Federico García Lorca, 1930
- “The Dominican Republic is the country that runs on two injustices: the gulf between rich and poor, and the lack of responsibility by those who should be enforcing the laws.” – Julia Alvarez, 1994
- “The Dominican Republic is a strange place where chaos always takes the form of enchantment.” – Junot Díaz, 1996
- “In Dominican Republic, you don’t have to go looking for trouble; trouble knows where you live.” – Edwidge Danticat, 1998
- “Our paradise island is a powder keg waiting for its destiny to explode.” – Marcio Veloz Maggiolo, 1992
- “The Dominican Republic is a nation with a rap sheet as long as its beautiful beaches.” – Junot Díaz, 2007
WANDERLIST: Ten great travel quotes about the Dominican Republic
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