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
We are passing through a very sensitive time, and on the whole, this country is facing very big problems. Naguib Mahfouz bigcountryface Change image and share on social
As the tension eases, we must look in the direction of agriculture, industry and education as our final goals, and toward democracy under Mr Mubarak. Naguib Mahfouz agriculturedemocracydirection Change image and share on social
The criminal is trying to solve his immediate problems. Naguib Mahfouz criminalproblemsolve 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
If the urge to write should ever leave me, I want that day to be my last. Naguib Mahfouz dayleaveurge 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
Events at home, at work, in the street - these are the bases for a story. Naguib Mahfouz basiseventhome Change image and share on social
