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Quote by Orhan Pamuk

“I sometimes joke that I am the first writer of historical fiction who can look out his window and point to the objects in his novels. I have a view of the entrance to the Bosporus, the old city, Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque.”

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Orhan Pamuk

Orhan Pamuk, born on June 7, 1952, is a renowned Turkish novelist. His works are characterized by their depiction of Turkish society, history, and culture, and have won him a wide audience. Pamuk has received the Nobel Prize in Literature and is considered a leading figure in Turkish literature. more

“The bloody years of war and all the atrocities in European history have taught the Europeans that secular politics free of religious hatred is mainly a question of peace. This concept is not anchored in the same way in the consciousness of Turks, which has to do with the fact that the secular was forced upon us by the army.”

Way Years War Facts Religious Consciousness Taught Concepts Hatred Army Bloody Secular Atrocities European History Religious Hatred

Author:Orhan Pamuk

“My religion is complicated. Literature is my true religion. After all, I come from a completely non-religious family.”

Literature Religious Complicated True Religion Non Religious Religious Family

Author:Orhan Pamuk

“I consider myself a person who comes from a Muslim culture. In any case, I would not say that I'm an atheist. So I'm a Muslim who associates historical and cultural identification with this religion.”

Persons Culture Cases Historical Atheist Associates Identification

Author:Orhan Pamuk

“I do not believe in a personal connection to God; that's where it gets transcendental.”

Believe Connections Transcendental Personal Connection

Author:Orhan Pamuk