Being true Quote by Naguib Mahfouz
“I believe in life and in people. I feel obliged to advocate their highest ideals as long as I believe them to be true. I also see myself compelled to revolt against ideals I believe to be false, since recoiling from rebellion would be a form of treason”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Thief and the Dogs, Naguib Mahfouz, 1961
Advocates for ideals believed true, rebels against false ones, seeing rebellion as loyalty.
In simple terms: Support true ideals, rebel against false; loyalty.
Align actions with authentic values.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- activism
- policy critique
- personal integrity
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When is rebellion justified?
- How to discern true vs. false ideals?
Rebellion can be risky.