I was afraid of marriage. I had the impression married life would take up all my time. I saw myself drowning in visits and parties. No freedom.

Madness is the acme of intelligence.

We used the Western style to express our own themes and stories. But don't forget that our heritage includes The Thousand and One Nights.

I've never worked in politics, never been a member of an official committee or a political party.

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.

If the urge to write should ever leave me, I want that day to be my last.

The Koran and the laws of all civilized nations legislate against the vilification of religions.