A biography for Tahar Ben Jellounhasn’t been written yet.
“A modern civilization is only possible when it is accepted that singular beings exist and express themselves freely.”
“This universe can very well be expressed in words and syllables which are not those of one's mother tongue.”
“Beauty is first and foremost an emotion.”
“In the Arab world, there is no link between the cultural habits of peoples and the ways of thinking and creating of modern intellectuals. They are two separate worlds.”
“My hope is that countries like Morocco will have investment to create work, so people don't have to leave.”
“To lead a country, you must periodically hold a national consultation in which people representing different programmes can make a bid for power.”
“Religion has to stay in the heart, not in politics. It is private.”
“I do not use the language of my people. I can take liberties with certain themes which the Arabic language would not allow me to take.”