“There are no thieves in Istanbul, and theft is a rarity. I have lived in Istanbul for 14 years and have never heard of anyone being punished for theft or any theft at all. It is clear that these people are not familiar with theft, not even pickpocketing.”
– The renowned French explorer, Aubry de La Motraye (1674-1747), in his book “Asie et Afrique” on page 258 of the first volume. #History #Ottomanempire #Khilafa #Ottomans
