It is with the approach of winter that cats...wear their richest fur and assume an air of sumptuous and delightful opulence.

Holy Istanbul! Your name is the most enchanting one of all names which enchants me.

I still held fast to my determination to become a minister; it still seemed to me that that was my duty. I had pledged myself, in my prayers I had given my word to God. How could I therefore break my vow?

It is with the approach of winter that cats...wear their richest fur and assume an air of sumptuous and delightful opulence.

My emotions lose their force when I endeavor to interpret them, and my words seem very inept.

Often, before returning home, I would take a long and roundabout way and pass by the peaceful ramparts from where I had glimpses of other provinces, and a sight of the distant country.

I am sure that the sad days and happenings were rare, and that I lived the joyous and careless life of other children; but just because the happy days were so habitual to me they made no impression upon my mind, and I can no longer recall them.