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.

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 life has no meaning, why don't we create a meaning for it?

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

Madness is the acme of intelligence.

The writer interweaves a story with his own doubts, questions, and values. That is art.

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.