Top 629 Quotes & Sayings by Egyptian Authors

Discipline is part of my professional training as a lawyer.

I left my husband a year after 9/11. Not because he was an American and I an Egyptian, nothing to do with culture or religion, nothing to do with 9/11. We brought out the worst in each other. But before we separated, we visited N.Y.C. one more time together for a friend's engagement, and we went to pay our respects at the site of the attacks.

The real problem is not the existential threat of AI. Instead, it is in the development of ethical AI systems.

The soft power of science has the potential to reshape global diplomacy.

Actions speak louder than words, and the best way to set an example is to just go out and do a good job.

When I have a chance to go back to my village, I always remind myself where I came from.

The truth is that killing innocent people is always wrong - and no argument or excuse, no matter how deeply believed, can ever make it right. No religion on earth condones the killing of innocent people; no faith tradition tolerates the random killing of our brothers and sisters on this earth.

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

I'm used to realising all my dreams and targets through my determination and ambition.

The revolutions of the Arab Spring happened because people realized they were the power.

A revolution is not an event. It's a process. And it takes its time.

To be creative means to connect. It's to abolish the gap between the body, the mind and the soul, between science and art, between fiction and nonfiction.

I don't think any actor feels comfortable watching themselves in movies. You must be very narcissistic. The problem with your own opinion of yourself is that contrary to the normal spectators, when you watch a film you are in, you only watch yourself.

There are different opinions across the Middle East of Al-Jazeera. They've been kicked out of Egypt and Jordan and then let back in; they've been totally banned from Saudi Arabia, Sudan and Syria.

The failure of the United Nations - My failure is maybe, in retrospective, that I was not enough aggressive with the members of the Security Council.

Falling entry barriers and lower access costs have significantly democratised participation, whether in production or consumption.

An honest observer of the evolution of conditions in Egypt would discover that terrorism is an alien phenomenon, strange to our values and heritage.

I am just a person who is human, down to earth enjoying life... whatever god blesses you with. Enjoying life for me is just normal.

It's very important to reveal the mystery of the pyramid. Science in archaeology is very important. People all over the world are waiting to solve this mystery.

Egypt is not a country we live in but a country that lives within us.

My dad was a surgeon in Egypt. He was a general surgeon. As a little boy I always admired what he was doing, and I wanted to do surgery.

When virtue and modesty enlighten her charms, the lustre of a beautiful woman is brighter than the stars of heaven, and the influence of her power it is in vain to resist.

I hope the day that all the Christians are one. This is my dream.

What was taken by force, can only be restored by force.

All strange and terrible events are welcome, but comforts we despise.

Letters have been found with my name on assassination lists.

Peace is much more precious than a piece of land... let there be no more wars.

The transition from dictatorship to democracy is always very difficult, and if you read a history of any country that went through this, it wasn't easy. And, you know, you don't end dictatorship one day and next day you have fully fledged democracy.

The sky is more beautiful than earth, and I want the sky, not earth.

If Egypt is unstable, then the entire region is unstable.

Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.

Religion provides us with a puritanical dream, which can never be realized because it goes against human nature.

Mankind is poised midway between the gods and the beasts.

Even if humans feel lots of fear, remember God will take care of you. This is a collective message because fear is contagious... This is a message of reassurance.

I think people are distrustful of politicians and are looking for someone who is telling the truth with no hidden agenda.

The change began in Somalia, where we discovered that we were involved in an operation where there was no peace, so there was no more a peacekeeping operation because there was no peace.

I think it is fair to say that it is under a great deal of stress, and if I am asking for significant changes, it is because the world is going through significant changes.

If the Scottish people decide to opt for independence, it would not be a good idea for Scotland to maintain a very rigid link to the pound.

I am telling you before anything, that the blood of the martyrs and the injured will not go in vain. And I would like to affirm, I will not hesitate to punish those who are responsible fiercely. I will hold those in charge who have violated the rights of our youth with the harshest punishment stipulated in the law.

Whenever I go to New York or any European country, they say: 'Nawal, why don't you get a facelift?' I tell them, 'I am proud of my wrinkles. Every wrinkle on my face tells the story of my life. Why should I hide my age?'

We're all determined to do whatever it takes to honour the national team jersey.

Islam's not just about covering your hair. It's about how you treat other people.

I don't think I could live without a deck of cards in my hands.

Here in Canada, I haven't people, I haven't family, I haven't friends. So I'm not happy here.

People who have a higher EQ (Emotional Quotient) lead more successful professional and personal lives, are healthier, and even live longer.

We've got to celebrate all diverse artists and actors and 'Aladdin' does that really well.

Even if I see myself playing very well in one thing, I try to improve to do it better and better.

I won 37 trophies and I enjoyed some remarkable moments, such as our win over Italy at the 2009 Confederations Cup.

You take the best of our tradition as a start, and I'll take the best of Christianity ... From there we can build.

When I hear the words 'activist filmmaking,' I think of somebody who's an activist, who wants to prove a particular point.

The lips of the wise are as the doors of a cabinet; no sooner are they opened, but treasures are poured out before thee.

But I believe that the DPKO at this time was very much involved with American administration and was acting, taking on consideration the demand or the recommendation of the American administration. American administration was very powerful.

For me, I always want success.

The ultimate vision is to instate in the Muslim world the notion of multiculturalism, which is part of our heritage and history, part of the fundamental, mainstream ideals of Islam.

If you own a football club, you have to be really involved and committed.

You cannot score 10 goals from 10 shots - that's impossible - but I am trying.

The once-unthinkable loss of the AAA rating will constitute a further hit to already fragile business and consumer confidence.

I'm always focused on constantly developing.

As an Egyptian, I was always frustrated, just like many young Egyptians, of the situation in the country. And to a large extent, we didn't know what could we do. And looking at Khaled's photo after his death; basically I just felt that we are all Khaled Said.

As the captain of the team, my job involves more than just playing. I have to talk to the players and motivate them.