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“Student: Master, I look behind me, I have no followers, I feel very sad! Master: You don't have to be a follower, as long as you leave a good trace, maybe someone will follow you a year or a thousand years later! The important thing is to leave a beautiful and eye-opening trace!”

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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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