Famous people from Egyptian

Egypt’s cultural and civic heritage shines through voices spanning writers, philosophers, artists, leaders, educators, and journalists. Their novels, poems, films, paintings, research, and public service illuminate questions of identity, faith, modernity, and social justice, inspiring debate across the Arabic-speaking world and beyond. Pioneers and innovators from different eras and regions reflect linguistic richness and diverse perspectives. Whether seeking literary inspiration or insight into public life, readers can trace ideas that continue to shape Egypt’s story.
View all Quotes from Egyptian authors| Author | Profession | Quotes | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akhenaton | Statesman | 10 | 1380 BC - 1334 BC | |
| Amr Moussa | Diplomat | 1 | 1936 | |
| Anwar Sadat | Statesman | 6 | 1918 - 1981 | |
| Boutros Boutros-Ghali | Public Servant | 20 | 1922 - 2016 | |
| Cleopatra | Royalty | 6 | 68 BC - 30 BC | |
| Feisal Abdul Rauf | Theologian | 10 | ||
| Gamal Abdel Nasser | Leader | 8 | 1918 - 1970 | |
| Hosni Mubarak | Statesman | 17 | 1928 - 2020 | |
| Mohamed Al-Fayed | Businessman | 3 | 1929 - 2023 | |
| Mohamed ElBaradei | Scientist | 10 | 1942 | |
| Mohamed El-Erian | Businessman | 12 | 1958 | |
| Mohammed Naguib | Statesman | 1 | 1901 - 1984 | |
| Naguib Mahfouz | Novelist | 41 | 1911 - 2006 | |
| Omar Sharif | Actor | 19 | 1932 | |
| Philo | Philosopher | 3 | 20 BC - 50 | |
| Plotinus | Philosopher | 3 | 204 - 270 | |
| Zahi Hawass | Scientist | 14 | 1947 | |