Nawal El Saadawi Quotes

The man who views the world at 50 the same as he did at 20 has wasted 30 years of his life.

The tragedy of civil wars in countries like Angola and Mozambique is that they left many civilians maimed. Poverty is the reason HIV/AIDS spread so rapidly in the African townships and slums. Poverty is the real killer.

The Rose Vol. 2 (2005)

Me Against the World (1995)

I never fucked a 10, but one night I fucked 5 twos!

You just mentioned Bob Marley —  I can remember when I was in college, listening — and not agreeing with his whole philosophy necessarily, but raising my awareness of how people outside of our country were thinking about the struggles for jobs and dignity, and freedom.

I would like for my books to have been recognized posthumously, at least in capitalist countries, where they turn you into a kind of merchandise.

In "Mystery Train" (1955), he rocks out with an astounding depth, Elvis' voice never sounding so rich, nor so pleading; best of all is his final spontaneous laugh & whoop of excitement, worth its weight in gold.

Isaac A. Ezekiel: Sarmad, Martyr to Love Divine, Radha Soami Satsang Beas Publishers, Delhi, 1st edition, 2005

Pakistan, its namaaz-raising hands dipped in the blood of Hindus and Sikhs, began as an Islamic terrorist State and continues to live up to its foundational values. Take it from Balasaheb and me: nothing will emerge from the latest "hand of friendship." Unless, of course, it is Kargil II.

As a journalist, I consider it a sacred duty to present all the brave warriors of 75 one by one to the nation. After the nation's sun child Major Dalim, I am going to present another patriotic and fearless brave warrior to the nation, InshaAllah.

You that in far-off countries of the sky can dwell secure, look back upon me here; for I am weary of this frail world's decay.

After all, advocates, including advocates for States, are like managers of pugilistic and election contestants, in that they have a propensity for claiming everything.

The 4.5 billion dollars demanded from Pakistan for compensation will be made into coins and inserted behind Foreign Secretary Jasimuddin. - Bani in Hamgere Pinaki Da. If there is room for Dada Jasim there, he will insert it.

We were promised a better life in our home countries when we were told that privatized water and electricity would make things run more efficiently instead the quality remained almost the same and the price was increased until it became an unaffordable luxury

There is no way to find democracy in the Qur’an. The Islamic Government is achieving the truth of the ”day before yesterday” and the “day after tomorrow.” Democracy belongs to Greece, and they embody idolatry.