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Quote by Mehmet Murat Ildan

“One of the things that best tells us that human beings are terrible 'time-wasters' is that they persistently wait for something that is not worth waiting for!”

Quote by Mehmet Murat Ildan

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Mehmet Murat Ildan
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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