Naguib Mahfouz Quotes on age

We used the Western style to express our own themes and stories. But don't forget that our heritage includes The Thousand and One Nights... view

By: Naguib Mahfouz

One effect that the Nobel Prize seems to have had is that more Arabic literary works have been translated into other languages... view

By: Naguib Mahfouz

At my age it is unseemly to be pessimistic... view

By: Naguib Mahfouz

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... view

By: Naguib Mahfouz