"The Muslim world and its subset the countries of the Middle East have been left behind in the marathon of political, economic and human development. For that, there is a tendency to blame others as the primary cause"
- Recep Tayyip Erdogan
About this Quote
In this quote, Recep Tayyip Erdogan is highlighting the current state of the Muslim world and the nations in the Middle East. He recommends that these areas have actually not progressed as much as other parts of the world in terms of politics, economy, and human development. He also points out that there is a tendency to blame external elements for this absence of progress, instead of taking responsibility for it. This might be seen as a call to action for these countries to take charge of their own advancement and not depend on others. Overall, Erdogan is acknowledging the obstacles dealt with by the Muslim world and prompting for self-reflection and action to conquer them.
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