If we reject science, we reject the common man.

It is simply not part of my culture to preserve notes. I have never heard of a writer preserving his early drafts.

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.

Happy is he who can give himself up.

In Egypt today most people are concerned with getting bread to eat. Only some of the educated understand how democracy works.

I thought they would never select an Eastern writer for the Nobel. I was surprised.

In the calculus of good deeds you have the most to gain.