“… love is deep attention, deep compassion…”
Orhan Pamuk book The Museum of Innocence
The Museum of Innocence
Quotes from bookThe Museum of Innocence
Orhan PamukOriginal title Masumiyet Müzesi (Turkish, 2008)
The Museum of Innocence is a novel by Orhan Pamuk, Nobel-laureate Turkish novelist published on August 29, 2008. The book, set in Istanbul between 1975 and 1984, is an account of the love story between the wealthy businessman Kemal and a poorer distant relative of his, Füsun.
“The gap between compassion and surrender is love’s darkest, deepest region.”
Orhan Pamuk book The Museum of Innocence
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“Whatever anybody says, the most important thing in life is to be happy.”
Orhan Pamuk book The Museum of Innocence
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“People only tell lies when there is something they are terribly frightened of losing.”
Orhan Pamuk book The Museum of Innocence
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“After all, a woman who doesn't love cats is never going to be make a man happy.”
Orhan Pamuk book The Museum of Innocence
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“Real museums are places where Time is transformed into Space.”
Orhan Pamuk book The Museum of Innocence
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“Let everyone know, I lived a very happy life.”
Orhan Pamuk book The Museum of Innocence
Source: The Museum of Innocence
