"There's been quite a clear upswing in nationalist sentiments. Everyone is talking about it, in Turkey as well"
- Orhan Pamuk
About this Quote
This quote by Orhan Pamuk is referring to the recent rise in nationalist beliefs in Turkey. This is a belief that has actually been growing in the country for some time, however has recently become more prominent. It is a sentiment that is being gone over by many individuals in Turkey, and is seen as a method to join the nation and its people. It is a sentiment that is viewed as a method to bring the country together and to develop a sense of national pride. It is likewise seen as a method to safeguard the country from outdoors influences and to guarantee that the nation stays independent and strong. This sentiment is seen as a method to secure the country's culture and customs, and to guarantee that the country stays a strong and unified country.
This quote is written / told by Orhan Pamuk somewhere between June 7, 1952 and today. He/she was a famous Novelist.
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