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“The student asked: Master, when will the aliens contact us? The master replied: How do you know that they have not contacted us? Maybe I'm an alien too! How do you know I'm not an alien?”

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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