Eva

“Whatever the answer is, it ought to be clear to all of us that it does not include the luxury of not taking action, namely political action. our concept of Joy should be redefined to understand the collective action does not only make for a better world, but a fulfilled individual.”
― Ece Temelkuran, How to Lose a Country: The 7 Steps from Democracy to Dictatorship

“A new generation that will hold on to its religion and grudges was being built, just as president Erdoğan had promised years ago.”
― Ece Temelkuran, How to Lose a Country: The 7 Steps from Democracy to Dictatorship

“He also knew that the call to break the imaginary chains of slavery preventing the real people from reaching greatness would resonate with his supporters, regardless of the fact that it sounded absurd to those who had had the chance to become what they wanted to be. ‘It’s not you,’ he told them. ‘It’s them who prevent us from being great.’ He gave them something solid to hate, and they gave him their votes.”
― Ece Temelkuran, How to Lose a Country: The 7 Steps from Democracy to Dictatorship

“The age of pretending not to see the victim is over. This is the era of gawping at the oppressed and having a good laugh about it, even when the oppressor hasn't actually called for you to do so.”
― Ece Temelkuran, How to Lose a Country: The 7 Steps from Democracy to Dictatorship