Naguib Mahfouz Quotes

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

Naguib Mahfouz



An allegory is not meant to be taken literally. There is a great lack of comprehension on the part of some readers.

Naguib Mahfouz



As the tension eases, we must look in the direction of agriculture, industry and education as our final goals, and toward democracy under Mr Mubarak.

Naguib Mahfouz



At my age it is unseemly to be pessimistic.

Naguib Mahfouz



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

Naguib Mahfouz



God did not intend religion to be an exercise club.

Naguib Mahfouz