I didn't make any money from my writing until much later. I published about 80 stories for nothing. I spent on literature.
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The Arab world also won the Nobel with me. I believe that international doors have opened, and that from now on, literate people will consider Arab literature also. We deserve that recognition.Naguib Mahfouz
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