The mistake we make is to attribute to religions the errors and fanaticism of human beings.

Egypt has suffered more ordeals than the other countries to get where it is.

It is through accepting other people in our own countries that we shall come to respect our neighbours and be respected in our turn.

I am a guest of the French language. My poems in French are born of my interaction with the French language, which is not the same as that of a French poet.

The power of the word in Morocco belonged to men and to the authorities. No one asked the point of view of poor people or women.

It is impossible to disregard such an important medium as television. We should know how to use it, learn to work in it and express new values in it.

Intellectuals try to keep going. But their situation is very difficult. Those who have had the courage to voice their opposition have often paid a very high price.