Patience
is such a rope
that you would think it will break;
however, it will get stronger and stronger.
You would think it will end;
but it will grow and grow…
Image and Text Source: Nazım Hikmet’ten Yaşama Dair Sözler
Own translation from the original Turkish (September 20, 2015)
This wordpress post was first published on the 25th of November in 20015. The Turkish to English translation underwent some changes.
Filed under Reflections
Tagged as Nazım Hikmet, Turkish sayings, Turkish to English translation
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