Orhan Pamuk
1952
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Quotes
Biography
Orhan Pamuk is a Turkish novelist, screenwriter, and academic, known for his works that often delve into themes of identity, culture, and the clash between East and West. He was born in Istanbul in 1952 and studied architecture before pursuing a career in writing. Pamuk gained international recognition with his novel 'My Name is Red' and later received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2006 for his significant contributions to contemporary literature. His works have been translated into numerous languages and have captivated readers worldwide.
Famous Quotes (5)
1
I read a book one day and my whole life was changed.
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Sometimes we can only find our true direction when we let the wind of change carry us.
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Some writers avoid the issue of writing eloquently about right and wrong because they think they have to be moral authorities within their fiction, but I don't.
4
In fact, writers thrive under censorship, for they sell their books to a smaller group.
5
When you become a brand, you breathe different air from the true air.