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The beauty and mystery of this world only emerges through affection, attention, interest and compassion . . . open your eyes wide and actually see this world by attending to its colors, details and irony.
Orhan Pamuk
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Orhan Pamuk
Age: 72
Born: 1952
Born: June 7
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The writers secret is not inspiration - for it is never clear where it comes from - it is his stubbornness, his patience.
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Painting taught literature to describe.
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The urbanized life has lead to the destruction of the legends.
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