Nothing records the effects of a sad life so graphically as the human body.

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

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.

Freedom of expression must be considered sacred and thought can only be corrected by counter thought.

I consider Khomeini's position dangerous. He does not have the right to pass judgment-that is not the Islamic way.

God did not intend religion to be an exercise club.

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