A person needs a little madness, or else they never dare cut the rope and be free.
Nikos Kazantzakis

Beauty is merciless. You do not look at it, it looks at you and does not forgive.
Nikos Kazantzakis

Every perfect traveler always creates the country where he travels.
Nikos Kazantzakis

Everything in this world has a hidden meaning.
Nikos Kazantzakis

I expect nothing. I fear no one. I am free.
Nikos Kazantzakis

I hope for nothing. I fear nothing. I am free.
Nikos Kazantzakis

I said to the almond tree, "Friend, speak to me of God," and the almond tree blossomed.
Nikos Kazantzakis

In order to succeed, we must first believe that we can.
Nikos Kazantzakis

My entire soul is a cry, and all my work is a commentary on that cry.
Nikos Kazantzakis

Since we cannot change reality, let us change the eyes which see reality.
Nikos Kazantzakis


The real meaning of enlightenment is to gaze with undimmed eyes on all darkness.
Nikos Kazantzakis

There is only one woman in the world. One woman, with many faces.
Nikos Kazantzakis