An allegory is not meant to be taken literally. There is a great lack of comprehension on the part of some readers. (Naguib Mahfouz)

An allegory is not meant to be taken literally. There is a great lack of comprehension on the part of some readers.

Naguib Mahfouz

Related topics

allegory comprehension great lack mean take

Related quotes

Let me go to hell, that's all I ask, and go on cursing them there, and them look down and hear me, that might take some of the shine off their bliss. View quote
Samuel Beckett
Take away hatred from some people, and you have men without faith. View quote
Eric Hoffer
I take it that what all men are really after is some form or perhaps only some formula of peace. View quote
Joseph Conrad
There is a great deal of unmapped country within us which would have to be taken into account in an explanation of our gusts and storms. View quote
George Eliot
Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon 'em. View quote
William Shakespeare