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“You may be waiting at the wrong stop, you may have taken the wrong train, you may be in a situation where you did everything wrong, but if you have the reflex to get rid of the mistake quickly, you will quickly get everything right!”

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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