The sociology of Samir Khalaf: "Most compelling, perhaps, was the speech of Nayla Tueni, Gebran's daughter. She exuded self-confidence and her presence belied her youthfulness. At barely 23, she now carries the mantle of leadership at An-Nahar." When you read him--I mean, when you endure him, you really get the impression that he thinks of himself as a good writer. And this is how he described fascistic and sectarian personalities: "At the same time, the focus was on those who embodied ecumenical sentiments by reaching out to consolidate inter-communal tolerance and solidarity." One (Jubran Tuwayni) called Shi`ites "sheep", and the other made a distinction between the "quality and quantity" of Lebanese sects.