13 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Brazilians
| September 28, 2018
13. They Always Try to Look on the Bright Side
It’s no surprise that Brazil is plagued with horrendous inequality and corruption, which in turn creates a situation where many people live under the poverty line and use violence in order to survive.
However, when you visit Brazil, you’ll see happy people going about their lives. They understand and resent their shortcomings, but still, they try to smile and focus on the good things in life — this may be the reason they have the best parties in the world.
They have this famous quote, “sou brasileiro e não desisto nunca,” which means, “I’m Brazilian and I’ll never give up.” It perfectly encapsulates their approach to life.
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