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Quote by Naguib Mahfouz
I love Sufism as I love beautiful poetry, but it is not the answer

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

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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. – Naguib Mahfouz

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Events at home, at work, in the street – these are the bases for a story. – Naguib Mahfouz

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