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“Visit the bottom, visit the top! At the bottom, you meet ugliness; at the top, you meet beauty! Ugly world teaches you to be cautious; beautiful world teaches you to be full of hope! To survive in this universe, you need to be both cautious and full of hope!”

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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