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“The student asked: Master, what would you do if your shadow suddenly left you? Were you afraid? The master replied: No! I would rejoice for my shadow that he was finally freed from imitating me!”

Quote by Mehmet Murat Ildan

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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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