Naguib Mahfouz Quotes

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.

Events at home, at work, in the street - these are... -Naguib Mahfouz

Events at home, at work, in the street - these are the bases for a story.

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This quote suggests that events or incidents that occur in various settings, such as home, work, or public spaces, serve as the foundations for storytelling. It implies that real-life experiences and encounters provide inspiration and material for narrative creation, highlighting the role of everyday life in storytelling.

God did not intend religion to be an exercise club.

I wake up early in the morning and walk for an hour. If I have something to write, I prefer to write in the morning until midday, and in the afternoon, I eat.

Today's interpretations of religion are often back... -Naguib Mahfouz

Today's interpretations of religion are often backward and contradict the needs of civilization.

If you want to move people, you look for a point of sensitivity, and in Egypt nothing moves people as much as religion.

At my age it is unseemly to be pessimistic.

Naguib Mahfouz Quotes

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