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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

“القراءة في مصر ملهاة رخيصة ولن تتطور حتى تؤمن بأن القراءة ضرورة حيوية”

Reading Egypt

Book:Sugar Street

Source: Sugar Street

“I started writing while I was a little boy. Maybe it's because I was reading a lot of books I admired, and thought that I would like to write something like that someday. Also, my love for good writing pushed me.”

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Author:Naguib Mahfouz

“We wont develop until we accept that reading is a vital necessity.”

Reading Accepting

Book:Sugar Street: The Cairo Trilogy

Source: Sugar Street: The Cairo Trilogy

“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.”

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Author:Naguib Mahfouz

About the Author

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

Books & Sources

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