Naguib Mahfouz
Egyptian Nobel laureate writer.
10 quotes in this collection. Read them below, share your favourites, or follow the related links to explore similar voices.
All quotes by Naguib Mahfouz
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“Every beginning has an end.”
Meaning: Nothing lasts forever; change is inevitable. -
“Dreams are what keep us going.”
Meaning: Aspirations provide motivation and purpose in life. -
“Home is not where you are born; home is where all your attempts to escape cease.”
Meaning: True belonging is found where you feel at peace, not just where you originate. -
“Love is not a word; it is an action.”
Meaning: True love is expressed through behavior, not just speech. -
“You must understand that there is more than one path to the top of the mountain.”
Meaning: Success can be achieved in many different ways. -
“You can tell whether a man is clever by his answers. You can tell whether a man is wise by his questions.”
Meaning: Wisdom is reflected in curiosity and inquiry, not just knowledge. -
“Fear does not prevent death. It prevents life.”
Meaning: Living in fear limits experiences and growth. -
“When will you stop judging people by appearances?”
Meaning: Superficial judgments prevent true understanding. -
“The world suffers a lot. Not because of the violence of bad people, but because of the silence of good people.”
Meaning: Inaction against wrongdoing enables injustice. -
“The past is gone, but it lives on in our memories.”
Meaning: Memories preserve experiences even after time passes.