“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.” WayLiteratureNaturalPayExpressionFreedom Of ExpressionPay The Price Author:Naguib Mahfouz
“We are like a woman with a difficult pregnancy. We have to rebuild the social classes in Egypt, and we must change the way things were.” WayLiteratureSocialDifficultClassPregnancyEgyptSocial ChangeSocial Class 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
“I consider Khomeini's position dangerous. He does not have the right to pass judgment-that is not the Islamic way.” WayDoeDangerousPositionJudgmentIslamicAggravationKhomeini Author:Naguib Mahfouz
“When you spend time with your friends, what do you talk about? Those things which made an impression on you that day, that week ... I write stories the same way. Events at home, in school, at work, in the street, these are the bases for a story. Some experiences leave such a deep impression that instead of talking about them at the club I work them into a novel.” WayWritingMadeStoriesHomeSchoolTalkingNovelWeekStreetsEventsBasesClubsImpressionEnd TimesSpend Time Author:Naguib Mahfouz
