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“What i’m saying is, my friends, one ought to be able to let go. If a path does not please us, instead of insisting on going that specific way, of making our selfishness the guide, we ought to forsake. The books we cannot write, the films we cannot shoot, the projects we cannot develop, the jobs we cannot pursue and the people who no longer love us. Being able to let go, at times, is the most beautiful of all!”

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Elif Safak
Elif Safak

Elif Safak is a renowned Turkish author born on October 25, 1971. Her works are known for their profound character development and rich cultural background, which have won her a wide audience. more

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