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Quote by Mehmet Murat Ildan

“Master: Sit in a remote place where no one passes and wait for someone to pass! Student: What if no one passes, master? I will rot there! Master: If no one passes, you assume someone has passed and return to the temple! The developed mind is the mind that is flexible!”

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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