We used the Western style to express our own themes and stories. But don't forget that our heritage includes The Thousand and One Nights. Naguib Mahfouz expressforgetheritage 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
I reject any path which rejects life, but I can't help loving Sufism because it sounds so beautiful. It gives relief in the midst of battle. Naguib Mahfouz battlebeautifullife Change image and share on social
I defend both the freedom of expression and society's right to counter it. I must pay the price for differing. It is the natural way of things. Naguib Mahfouz counterdefenddiffer 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
In Egypt today most people are concerned with getting bread to eat. Only some of the educated understand how democracy works. Naguib Mahfouz breadconcerndemocracy Change image and share on social
An allegory is not meant to be taken literally. There is a great lack of comprehension on the part of some readers. Naguib Mahfouz allegorycomprehensiongreat Change image and share on social
