51 quotes
A look of vehemence appeared on the king's face. "Is it right that Pharao should yield to the will of the people?
Rhadopis of Nubia (1943)
School’s not a punishment. It’s the factory that makes useful men out of boys. Don’t you want to be like your father and brothers?”
Half a Day (1991)
Didn't Rauf Ilwan used to say that our intentions were good but lacked order or discipline?"
The Thief and the Dogs (1961)
My lord, our immortal philosopher Kagemni, vizier to King Huni, says that patience is man's refuge in times of despair, and his armor against misfortunes.
Khufu's Wisdom (1939)
the priests are swindlers” and the “temples are brothels, and there is nothing they hold sacred but their carnal desires.
Akhenaten, Dweller in Truth (1985)
She wanted to disguise her embarrassment with irony as usual, even if it was at her own expense.”
Palace Walk (1956)
The silence of the graves is more intense, but you can't switch on the light...Your eyes will get used to the dark.
The Thief and the Dogs (1961)
There was a change in his heart too. He felt aversion and repulsion."
Palace of Desire (1957)
Your rebellion against religion was a sudden leap I didn't expect.'"
Palace of Desire (1957)
Kamal felt like a man suddenly finds himself beneath a streetcar, after feeling completely satisfied about his safety and security.'"
Palace of Desire (1957)
Your envy and arrogance were aroused, so you rushed in headlong, as always, like a madman"
The Thief and the Dogs (1961)
She was thoroughly amazed that this sin made him more amiable.”
Palace Walk (1956)
[...Life] is a sky laden with clouds of contradictions.
Akhenaten, Dweller in Truth (1985)
You are now one of those who commit murder; you have a new identity now and a new destiny! You used to take precious goods-now you take worthless lives!"
The Thief and the Dogs (1961)
With this revolver I can awake those who are asleep. They're the root of the trouble. They're the ones who've made creatures like Nabawiyya, Ilish, and Rauf Ilwan possible.
The Thief and the Dogs (1961)
Why, you're capable of miracles,' he told himself. 'You'll get away all right'"
The Thief and the Dogs (1961)
And while the lady would sometimes smile, she would often scowl and scold”
Half a Day (1991)
he silently acknowledged he did love her and that he would not hesitate to give his own life to bring her safely back.
The Thief and the Dogs (1961)
It's fantastic the way these young men act. Why, they scarcely have a penny to their names, yet they see no reason why they shouldn't get married and populate the whole alley with children who get their food from garbage carts.
Midaq Alley (1947)
I did not believe there was really any good to be had in tearing me away from the intimacy of my home”
Half a Day (1991)