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Naguib Mahfouz Quotes
Page 3 of 3Naguib Mahfouz
December 11, 1911 - August 30, 2006
Nationality: Egyptian
Category: Novelist
|  Today's interpretations of religion are often backward and contradict the needs of civilization. | | It is simply not part of my culture to preserve notes. I have never heard of a writer preserving his early drafts. | | I consider Khomeini's position dangerous. He does not have the right to pass judgment-that is not the Islamic way. | | 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. | | Hosni Mubarak... his constitution is not democratic, but he is democratic. We can voice our opinions now. The press is free. | | I am practically in the employ of Mr. Nobel. I have to meet everyone he sends my way. | | Events at home, at work, in the street - these are the bases for a story. |
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