Quote by Naguib Mahfouz

We are like a woman with a difficult pregnancy. We have to rebuild the social classes in Egypt, and we must change the way things were.

We are like a woman with a difficult pregnancy. We have to r

Summary

This quote compares the situation in Egypt to a woman experiencing a challenging pregnancy. It suggests that, like a pregnant woman who goes through the pain and struggle of childbirth, Egypt needs to undergo a process of rebuilding and transformation. It emphasizes the need to reshape the social classes and shift away from past practices. The quote implies that change requires effort and perseverance, similar to the challenges faced during pregnancy, but it is essential for progress and improvement in Egyptian society.

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Change

By Naguib Mahfouz

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