Quote of the day
That cry of the soul to be lifted out of the bondage of the narrow circle of life, which carries up to God the protest and yearning of suffering man, never finds a more sublime expression than where humanity is oppressed and religion is corrupt.
Alaa Al Aswany
Born: May 26, 1957 (age 68)
Bio: Alaa Al-Aswany is an Egyptian writer, and a founding member of the political movement Kefaya.
Known for:
- The Yacoubian Building (2002)
- The Automobile Club of Egypt (2015)
- Chicago (2007)
- Friendly Fire (2004)







