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“You are a strange traveller, you are walking on a strange path, you came from a strange place, you are going to a strange place! What are you, who are you? I recognize you, you are human!”

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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