I've never worked in politics, never been a member of an official committee or a political party. Naguib Mahfouz committeehavemember Change image and share on social
It is simply not part of my culture to preserve notes. I have never heard of a writer preserving his early drafts. Naguib Mahfouz culturedraftearly Change image and share on social
The Koran and the laws of all civilized nations legislate against the vilification of religions. Naguib Mahfouz civilizekoranlaw Change image and share on social
I wake up early in the morning and walk for an hour. If I have something to write, I prefer to write in the morning until midday, and in the afternoon, I eat. Naguib Mahfouz afternoonearlyeat Change image and share on social
I was a government employee in the morning and a writer in the evening. Naguib Mahfouz employeeevengovernment Change image and share on social
Insults are the business of the court. Naguib Mahfouz businesscourtinsult Change image and share on social
Without literature my life would be miserable. Naguib Mahfouz lifeliteraturemiserable Change image and share on social
I love Sufism as I love beautiful poetry, but it is not the answer. Sufism is like a mirage in the desert. It says to you, come and sit, relax and enjoy yourself for a while. Naguib Mahfouz answerbeautifuldesert Change image and share on social
God did not intend religion to be an exercise club. Naguib Mahfouz clubexercisegod Change image and share on social
Events at home, at work, in the street - these are the bases for a story. Naguib Mahfouz basiseventhome Change image and share on social
