History is full of people who went to prison or were burned at the stake for proclaiming their ideas. Society has always defended itself.

The Arab world also won the Nobel with me. I believe that international doors have opened, and that from now on, literate people will consider Arab literature also. We deserve that recognition.

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.

As for life's tragedies, our love will defeat them. Love is the most effective cure. In the crevices of disasters, happiness lies like a diamond in a mind, so let us instill in ourselves the wisdom of love.

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

We are passing through a very sensitive time, and on the whole, this country is facing very big problems.

Happy is he who can give himself up.