The Heart Is A Place Of Secrets.

Winning Nobel Imposed On Me A Lifestyle To Which I Am Not Used And Which I Would Not Have Preferred.

I've Never Worked In Politics, Never Been A Member Of An Official Committee Or A Political Party.

I Was Afraid Of Marriage. I Had The Impression Married Life Would Take Up All My Time. I Saw Myself Drowning In Visits And Parties. No Freedom.

If Life Has No Meaning, Why Don't We Create A Meaning For It?

I Love Sufism As I Love Beautiful Poetry, But It Is Not The Answer. Sufism Is Like A Mirage In The Desert. It Says To You, Come And Sit, Relax And Enjoy Yourself For A While.