We were all created in His image, and yet we were each created different and unique. No two people are alike. No two hearts beat to the same rhythm. If God had wanted everyone to be the same. He would have made it so. Therefore, disrespecting differences and imposing your thoughts on others is tantamount to disrespecting God’s holy scheme.
Elif SafakArticle Five: If you have no reason or ability to accomplish anything, then just practice the art of becoming.
Elif SafakAfter the Ankara bombings on October 10, people were asked to hold a minute of silence, but many refused. Our society can't even unite in grief to honor the victims. We've lost our empathy. That's maybe the worst.
Elif SafakThe words that come out of our mouths do not vanish but are perpetually stored in infinite space, and they will come back to us in due time.
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