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
My wife thought I deserved it, but I always thought the Nobel a Western prize. Naguib Mahfouz deservenobelprize Change image and share on social
Hosni Mubarak... his constitution is not democratic, but he is democratic. We can voice our opinions now. The press is free. Naguib Mahfouz constitutiondemocraticfree 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
Insults are the business of the court. Naguib Mahfouz businesscourtinsult Change image and share on social
You can tell whether a man is clever by his answers. You can tell whether a man is wise by his questions. Naguib Mahfouz answercleverman Change image and share on social
Today's interpretations of religion are often backward and contradict the needs of civilization. Naguib Mahfouz backwardcivilizationcontradict Change image and share on social
Winning Nobel imposed on me a lifestyle to which I am not used and which I would not have preferred. Naguib Mahfouz imposelifestylenobel Change image and share on social
