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God did not intend religion to be an exercise club.

~Naguib Mahfouz

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Hosni Mubarak... his constitution is not democratic, but he is democratic. We can voice our opinions now. The press is free.

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I am practically in the employ of Mr. Nobel. I have to meet everyone he sends my way.

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

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I consider Khomeini's position dangerous. He does not have the right to pass judgment-that is not the Islamic way.

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I didn't make any money from my writing until much later. I published about 80 stories for nothing. I spent on literature.

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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.

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I reject any path which rejects life, but I can't help loving Sufism because it sounds so beautiful. It gives relief in the midst of battle.

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I thought they would never select an Eastern writer for the Nobel. I was surprised.

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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.

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Biography

Nationality: Egyptian

Type: Novelist

Born: December 11th, 1911

Died: August 30th, 2006

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