Nikos Kazantzakis Novelist

Gender: Male
Citizenship: Greece
Born: Feb 18, 1883
Died: Oct 26, 1957

Nikos Kazantzakis was a Greek writer and philosopher, celebrated for his novel Zorba the Greek, considered his magnum opus. He became known globally after the 1964 release of the Michael Cacoyannis film Zorba the Greek, based on the novel. He gained renewed fame with the 1988 Martin Scorsese adaptation of his book The Last Temptation of Christ.

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

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

I said to the almond tree, 'Friend, speak to me of God,' and the almond tree blossomed. God

Every perfect traveler always creates the country where he travels. travel

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

I hope for nothing. I fear nothing. I am free. fear, freedom & hope

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

Nikos Kazantzakis Novelist

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