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

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

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The Nobel Prize has given me, for the first time in my life, the feeling that my literature could be appreciated on an international level... view

By: Naguib Mahfouz

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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... view

By: Naguib Mahfouz

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The criminal is trying to solve his immediate problems... view

By: Naguib Mahfouz

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Insults are the business of the court... view

By: Naguib Mahfouz

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My wife thought I deserved it, but I always thought the Nobel a Western prize... view

By: Naguib Mahfouz

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

By: Naguib Mahfouz

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

By: Naguib Mahfouz

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Winning Nobel imposed on me a lifestyle to which I am not used and which I would not have preferred... view

By: Naguib Mahfouz

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We are passing through a very sensitive time, and on the whole, this country is facing very big problems... view

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The Arab world also won the Nobel with me. I believe that international doors have opened, and that from now on, literate people will consider Arab literature also. We deserve that recognition... view

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According to Islamic principles, when a man is accused of heresy, he is given the choice between repentance and punishment... view

By: Naguib Mahfouz

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