"My mother told me two things constantly. One was to be a lady, and the other was to be independent. The first meant don't give way to useless emotions like anger, and the second meant be able to fend …"

"I think it's time for the people of Egypt to have a democratic government. But I am not an advocate of imposing our will on other societies."

"The greatest menace to freedom is an inert people."

"I am a very shy person. That's why I speak through my writing."

"I said I don't want to get involved in politics. But if I'm not involved, then who is?"