Iraq’s cultural landscape has produced voices that illuminate history, challenge ideas, and redefine creativity. Notable figures span many fields, writers and poets, philosophers and scholars, artists and filmmakers, journalists and activists, as well as political and community leaders. Spanning centuries and regions, they write in multiple languages and traditions, reflecting the country’s rich tapestry of experiences. Explore their works and legacies to discover how Iraqi thought and imagination continue to influence literature, public discourse, and the arts around the world.
View all Quotes from Iraqi authorsAuthor | Profession | Quotes | Year | |
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Ahmed Chalabi | Statesman | 9 | 1944 | |
Iyad Allawi | Statesman | 9 | ||
Jalal Talabani | Politician | 22 | 1933 | |
Mohammed Aldouri | Politician | 3 | ||
Mohammed Saeed al-Sahaf | Public Servant | 27 | ||
Muqtada al Sadr | Clergyman | 4 | 1973 | |
Ovadia Yosef | Clergyman | 5 | ||
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Saddam Hussein | Criminal | 15 | 1937 - 2006 |
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Uday Hussein | Politician | 1 | 1964 - 2003 |