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History is full of people who went to prison or were burned at the stake for proclaiming their ideas. Society has always defended itself.
— Naguib Mahfouz
Tags: always, society, people, history

Other Quotes by "Naguib Mahfouz"

It is simply not part of my culture to preserve notes. I have never heard of a writer preserving his early drafts.
— Naguib Mahfouz
Tags: notes, early, never, culture
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.
— Naguib Mahfouz
Tags: battle, path, beautiful, life
Hosni Mubarak... his constitution is not democratic, but he is democratic. We can voice our opinions now. The press is free.
— Naguib Mahfouz
Tags: he, constitution, free, voice
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
Tags: look, goals, democracy, education
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
Tags: yourself, you, beautiful, love
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