There is a gulf between the Arab peoples and Arab intellectuals. Tahar Ben Jelloun arabgulfintellectual Change image and share on social
In Morocco, it's possible to see the Atlantic and the Mediterranean at the same time. Tahar Ben Jelloun atlanticmediterraneanmorocco Change image and share on social
Real friendship, like real poetry, is extremely rare - and precious as a pearl. Tahar Ben Jelloun extremelyfriendshippearl Change image and share on social
New ideas should confront old ideas. We must refer to the example of Europe. People have fought to make Europe what it is today. Freedom is not something that is served up on a plate. Tahar Ben Jelloun confronteuropefight Change image and share on social
There are very few great poets in the world. Tahar Ben Jelloun greatpoetworld Change image and share on social
I write about wounds, the eternal treasons of life. It's not very funny, but it's sincere. My commitment is to sincerity. Tahar Ben Jelloun commitmenteternalfunny Change image and share on social
I came to poetry through the urgent need to denounce injustice, exploitation, humiliation. I know that's not enough to change the world. But to remain silent would have been a kind of intolerable complicity. Tahar Ben Jelloun changecomplicitydenounce share on social
We do not have many intellectuals who can speak out for us internationally. We have no writers who are recognized, respected and loved outside the Arab world. Tahar Ben Jelloun arabintellectualinternationally Change image and share on social
Be vigilant, for nothing one achieves lasts forever. Tahar Ben Jelloun achieveforeverlast Change image and share on social
I love life in spite of all that mars it. I love friendship, jokes and laughter. Tahar Ben Jelloun friendshipjokelaughter Change image and share on social
