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Famous Quotes By Naguib Mahfouz


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  |  Religion


At my age it is unseemly to be pessimistic.

Naguib Mahfouz  |  Wisdom


According to Islamic principles, when a man is accused of heresy, he is given the choice between repentance and punishment.

Naguib Mahfouz  |  Religion


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  |  Freedom


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  |  Religion


I believe that international doors have opened, and that from now on, literate people will consider Arab literature also. We deserve that recognition.

Naguib Mahfouz  |  Trust


I am one of those people who have prepared my life well.

Naguib Mahfouz  |  Metaphysics


An allegory is not meant to be taken literally. There is a great lack of comprehension on the part of some readers.

Naguib Mahfouz  |  Awareness


Head covering has become a style, a fashion. It has no more meaning than that for most.

Naguib Mahfouz  |  Experience


God did not intend religion to be an exercise club.

Naguib Mahfouz  |  Religion