Quote by Naguib Mahfouz

There are no heroes in most of my stories. I look at our society with a critical eye and find nothing extraordinary in the people I see.

There are no heroes in most of my stories. I look at our soc

Summary

The quote suggests that the speaker's stories lack heroic characters because they view society in a discerning manner and do not perceive individuals as extraordinary. It implies the author's inclination towards portraying ordinary people instead of presenting idealized heroes. By taking a critical perspective, the quote illustrates a perspective that seeks to challenge the notion of heroism and society's traditional glorification of exceptional individuals.

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Society

By Naguib Mahfouz

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