Quote by Elif Shafak

Her maktul katilinde ya?amaya devam eder.

Her maktul katilinde ya?amaya devam eder.

Summary

This quote, originally spoken in Turkish, translates to "Life continues within every murdered person's killer." The quote conveys the idea that even after committing a heinous act, the killer continues to live and exist, while their victim's life is abruptly taken away. It touches on the notion that life carries on despite the devastating consequences of certain actions, highlighting the paradox and the unequal sharing of life's opportunities and experiences.

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Experience Life Imagination Truth Philosophy Writing

By Elif Shafak

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