Real friendship, like real poetry, is extremely rare - and precious as a pearl.
A modern civilization is only possible when it is accepted that singular beings exist and express themselves freely.
I read a poem every night, as others read a prayer.
Egypt has suffered more ordeals than the other countries to get where it is.
I do not use the language of my people. I can take liberties with certain themes which the Arabic language would not allow me to take.
Our steps invent the path as we proceed; behind us they leave no trace, only the void. So we shall always look ahead and trust our feet. They will take us as far as our minds will go... -- Tahar ben Jelloun