There are two kind of men,' said Ka, in a didatic voice. 'The first kind does not fall in love until he's seen how the girls eats a sandwich, how she combs her hair, what sort of nonsense she cares about, why she's angry at her father, and what sort of stories people tell about her. The second type of man -- and I am in this category -- can fall in love with a woman only if he knows next to nothing about her.

πŸ“– Orhan Pamuk

 |  πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’Ό Novelist

πŸŽ‚ June 7, 1952
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In his reflective and didactic manner, Ka describes two distinct types of men in the realm of love. The first type requires a deep understanding of a woman's everyday habits and personal quirks before he can develop feelings for her. This includes observing details like how she eats, her grooming routines, the nature of her familial relationships, and the stories told about her. This man seeks a comprehensive emotional context to navigate affection.

In contrast, Ka identifies himself as belonging to the second type, who embraces love with a sense of mystery and intrigue. He posits that he can only fall in love when he knows very little about a woman. This perspective emphasizes the beauty of spontaneity and the allure of the unknown in romantic attraction, suggesting that sometimes, love can flourish in the absence of exhaustive details or familiarity.

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