Wael Ghonim quotes

Wael Ghonim is an Egyptian Internet activist and computer engineer, widely recognized for his role during the 2011 Egyptian Revolution. His work in social media, especially as the administrator of a pivotal Facebook page, inspired and mobilized massive protests. He has become a global advocate for freedom of expression and civic engagement. Here are 5 of his quotes:

I'm married to an American. I work for a company that is, you know, its headquarters in the U.S.

Wael Ghonim

The last thing I would do to this country is to even put my personal interests about the country's interest. I have never done that in my life, and I will never do it because I, you know, I was brought up as a very patriotic Egyptian, and this is not just going to happen.

Wael Ghonim

As an Egyptian, I was always frustrated, just like many young Egyptians, of the situation in the country. And to a large extent, we didn't know what could we do. And looking at Khaled's photo after his death; basically I just felt that we are all Khaled Said.

Wael Ghonim

The transition from dictatorship to democracy is always very difficult, and if you read a history of any country that went through this, it wasn't easy. And, you know, you don't end dictatorship one day and next day you have fully fledged democracy.

Wael Ghonim