I defend both the freedom of expression and society's right to counter it. I must pay the price for differing. It is the natural way of things.

Hosni Mubarak... his constitution is not democratic, but he is democratic. We can voice our opinions now. The press is free.

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.

Visit me once each year, for it's wrong to abandon people forever.

I am practically in the employ of Mr. Nobel. I have to meet everyone he sends my way.

We wont develop until we accept that reading is a vital necessity.

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.