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Film writer

Naguib Mahfouz was an Egyptian film writer known for his profound insights into Egyptian society and culture. His works extensively covered historical, religious, and contemporary social issues, profoundly influencing Egyptian cinema.

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Famous Naguib Mahfouz Quotes

“ليس أشقى من أن يقرعك الندم و أنت ذو إيمان”

Believe Regret

Book:السراب

Source: السراب

“The Arab world also won the Nobel with me. I believe that international doors have opened, and that from now on, literate people will consider Arab literature also. We deserve that recognition.”

People World Believe Literature I Believe Doors Deserve International Recognition Nobel Arab World

Author:Naguib Mahfouz

“I believe in life and in people. I feel obliged to advocate their highest ideals as long as I believe them to be true. I also see myself compelled to revolt against ideals I believe to be false, since recoiling from rebellion would be a form of treason”

People Feels Believe Long Would Be Form I Believe Highest Ideals I Believe In Being True Rebellion Compelled Obliged Revolt Treason

Book:Sugar Street: The Cairo Trilogy

Source: Sugar Street: The Cairo Trilogy

“I believe society has a right to defend itself, just as the individual has the right to attack that with which he disagrees.”

Believe Individual I Believe Disagree

Author:Naguib Mahfouz

“Art is a criticism of society and life, and I believe that if life became perfect, art would be meaningless and cease to exist.”

Ifs Believe Art Would Be I Believe Perfect Art Is Criticism Cease Meaningless

Author:Naguib Mahfouz

“When will the state of the country be sound?... When its people believe that the end result of cowardice is more disastrous than that of behaving with integrity.”

People Believe Ends Country States Sound Results Integrity Cowardice End Results

Book:Echoes of an Autobiography

Source: Echoes of an Autobiography

About the Author

Born: December 11, 1911
Died: August 30, 2006
Known for: Film writer
Quotes: 102

Books & Sources

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