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“Humanity does not deserve the beauty of the world, it certainly does not deserve this wonderful planet! And it will continue to not to deserve it until wars, arrogance, ignorance, inferiority complex, madness of beliefs, stupid ambitions, insane hostilities, until all this nonsense ends!”

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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