Inspiration Quote by Naguib Mahfouz — Inspiring Words on Life, Love & Wisdom

“Death is more merciful than hope itself! There is nothing surprising in this, for death is divinely appointed, while hope is the creation of human folly. Both end in frustration. Am I destined to lead a life of endless frustration?”

“لا تبن آمالك في الحياة على موت إنسان”

“قال لنفسه إنه لا نجاة له إلا بالجنون. الجنون وحده هو الذي يتسع للإيمان والكفر، للمجد والخزي، للحب والخداع، للصدق والكذب، أما العقل فكيف يتحمل هذه الحياة الغريبة؟ كيف يشيم ألق النجوم وهو مغروس حتى قمة رأسه في الوحل؟!”

“You can tell whether a man is clever by his answers. You can tell whether a man is wise by his questions.”

“First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do.”

“Everything in the universe goes by indirection. There are no straight lines.”

“We learn what we have said from those who listen to our speaking.”

“Every action of our lives touches on some chord that will vibrate in eternity.”

“The only person who never makes mistakes is the person who never does anything.”

“Change in all things is sweet.”