“I thought they would never select an Eastern writer for the Nobel. I was surprised.” LiteratureEasternSelectNobel Author:Naguib Mahfouz
“My wife thought I deserved it, but I always thought the Nobel a Western prize.” LiteratureWifeWesternMy WifePrizeNobel Author:Naguib Mahfouz
“One effect that the Nobel Prize seems to have had is that more Arabic literary works have been translated into other languages.” Has BeensSeemsLiteratureLanguageEffectsPrizeNobelNobel PrizeLiterary Works Author:Naguib Mahfouz
“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.” PeopleWorldBelieveLiteratureI BelieveDoorsDeserveInternationalRecognitionNobelArab World Author:Naguib Mahfouz
“I am practically in the employ of Mr. Nobel. I have to meet everyone he sends my way.” WayLiteratureMy WayNobel Author:Naguib Mahfouz
“My countrymen have the right to shake my hand and talk to me if they so wish. Don't forget that their support and their reading of my works is what brought me the Nobel prize.” IfsBookHandsReadingLiteratureWishForgetSupportShakesPrizeReading BooksNobelTalk To MeNobel PrizeCountrymen Author:Naguib Mahfouz
“The Nobel Prize has given me, for the first time in my life, the feeling that my literature could be appreciated on an international level.” FirstsFeelingsLiteratureGivenLevelsFirst TimeInternationalPrizeAppreciatedNobelNobel Prize Author:Naguib Mahfouz
“Winning Nobel imposed on me a lifestyle to which I am not used and which I would not have preferred.” UsedLiteratureWinningLifestyleNobel Author:Naguib Mahfouz
