Nawal El Saadawi

Writer

1931-10-27 – 2021-03-21

Nawal El Saadawi was an Egyptian writer, physician, and activist known for feminist writing and social criticism. Her work addressed gender, religion, and politics in the Arab world.

Quotes by Nawal El Saadawi

I am becoming more radical with age. I have noticed that writers, when they are old, become milder. But for me it is the opposite. Age makes me more angry.
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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?'
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Unity is power; without unity women cannot fight for their rights anywhere.
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When we live in a world that is very unjust, you have to be a dissident.
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Plastic surgery is a postmodern veil.
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What makes revolutionary thought unique is its clarity and dignity, and its clear grasp of freedom and justice: simple, clear words that are understood without the need for any help from elite writers or thinkers.
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When you are intelligent and beautiful you face a lot of problems. If you are beautiful and stupid then it's easy.
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