Friday, May 9, 2008

Dancing

Mr. Mango reports on page 41 ("The Making of an Ottoman Officer"):
Mustafa Kemal's determination to succeed...drove him to acquire not only professional skill, but also social graces. He dazzled his friend Ali Fuat with his ability to waltz. Dancing, he declared, was an essential accomplishment for a staff officer.
I especially like this aspect of Atatürk.

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