I accepted the interviews and encounters that had to be held with the media, but I would have preferred to work in peace. – Naguib Mahfouz
I believe society has a right to defend itself, just as the individual has the right to attack that with which he disagrees. – 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. – Naguib Mahfouz
There are no heroes in most of my stories. I look at our society with a critical eye and find nothing extraordinary in the people I see. – Naguib Mahfouz