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“It's okay if the sea is stormy, because the sea is often stormy anyway, we are used to it! But what if the port is stormy? If you know that the ports you rely upon very much may one day be unreliable, you know a lot!”

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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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