“Sometimes behind an old face looking with smiling eyes, we find not the happiness of the past but the pain of the past! Not every smile comes from happiness! If the pain is too much, smiling means nothing but a desperate protest against life!”
Quote by Mehmet Murat Ildan
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Mehmet Murat Ildan
Mehmet Murat Ildan is a renowned Turkish writer born on May 16, 1965. His works span various literary forms including novels, essays, and poetry, and have gained widespread popularity among readers. more
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