What is the point of roaming the world when it's the same misery everywhere?

Almost half of the Turkish population believes it is not legitimate to criticize the government. Interestingly, this correlates with the number of supporters of Erdogan's government.

Eternity does not mean infinite time, but simply timelessness

I believe in optimism of the will, pessimism of the intellect. But my hope is the people, the society, which is ahead of the government.

Sometimes I feel I have more faith in European ideals than some of my British or French friends. For them, it's a financial burden. For me, Europe is primarily about values, about fundamental rights, freedom, women's rights.

You see, unlike in the movies, there is no THE END sign flashing at the end of books. When I've read a book, I don't feel like I've finished anything. So I start a new one.

Article Five: If you have no reason or ability to accomplish anything, then just practice the art of becoming.