[N]othing is as surprising as life. Except for writing. Except for writing. Yes, of course, except for writing, the only consolation.

I don’t like to make strong statements. I want to write strong novels … I keep my deep radical things for my novels.

How different from the cosy world of Rüya's detective novels, where authors never vexed a hero with more signs than he needed.

Morality is probably the last thing one can learn from football.

Suddenly Ka realized he was in love with İpek. And realizing that this love would determine the rest of his life, he was filled with dread.

It's a great relief for me that no one will ask me anymore: "Orhan, when will you get the Nobel Prize?"

Let everyone know, I lived a very happy life.