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“If you're afraid of the sea, you're doomed to land! Fear means that I am limiting a part of life to myself; it means that I will completely deprive myself of some of the riches of life!”

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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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