The secularists in Turkey haven't underestimated...

Quote by Orhan Pamuk about religion, mistake, haven, power

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The secularists in Turkey haven't underestimated religion, they just made the mistake of believing they could control it with the power of the army alone.

Orhan Pamuk
Quote by Orhan Pamuk about religion, mistake, haven, power.
Orhan Pamuk

Orhan Pamuk 1952, turkish novelist

Also called: Ferit Orhan Pamuk.
Life period: 1952
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