he silently acknowledged he did love her and that he would not hesitate to give his own life to bring her… — Naguib Mahfouz

If there was a dog in the house—other than its owner, of course—it would now fill the universe with barking.

Why, you're capable of miracles,' he told himself. 'You'll get away all right'"

Didn't Rauf Ilwan used to say that our intentions were good but lacked order or discipline?"