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Tell to your emperor that where my power has reached, not even his dreams can!

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True art is to create a magnificent city and fill the hearts of its people with happiness.

In order to see the boundaries of the probabilities, we need to try impossible.

The Christian land has lost its sword and shields.

If you are the sultan, be at the head of our army in this difficult day for our state. However, if I am the sultan, I order you to come and command my armies immediately!

Even I accepted that the rituals and rituals of the people of Galata should continue in the same manner as they have always been.

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Some of my youthful readers are developing wonderful imaginations. This pleases me.

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Religion in so far as it is a source of consolation is a hindrance to true faith; and in this sense atheism is a purification.

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