“The Ottomans sincerely greeted us and gave us accommodation. We were free to practice our religion and to speak our own language. We were even protected from those who wanted to banish us yet again to foreign lands. Our honor and dignity were restored.” Beyazid”
― Last Train to Istanbul
― Last Train to Istanbul
“Nowadays, people don’t fall in love. They swipe left and right…”
― The Girl in Room 105
― The Girl in Room 105
“It’s foolish men who die for their country. The intelligent ones make others die for their country instead. Remember, he who plans and runs away, lives to fight another day. That’s not cowardice, it’s chess—and”
― Chanakya's Chant
― Chanakya's Chant
“If a war-like situation persists, public sentiment will be with the government of the day. It always happens. People who would love to pull down the government’s pants suddenly become patriotic!’ said”
― Chanakya's Chant
― Chanakya's Chant
“What’s wrong with teaching English, Rafo? Is it forbidden to teach?” “No, but it is forbidden to be Jewish.” Selva”
― Last Train to Istanbul
― Last Train to Istanbul
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