Meaning of life quote from Elif Şafak (Istanbul)

"The past is a foreign country; they do things differently there."

Elif Şafak, age 0 (1971 - present)

Istanbul, Turkey

April 13, 2026

This perspective on the meaning of life comes from Elif Şafak, based in Istanbul, Turkey. As a renowned thinker (1971 - present), their words continue to inspire people around the world.

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