"God changes his appearance every second. Blessed is the man who can recognize him in all his disguises." — Nikos Kazantzakis, Greek writer, born 1883
"Beauty is merciless. You do not look at it, it looks at you and does not forgive." — Nikos Kazantzakis, Greek writer, born 1883
"My entire soul is a cry, and all my work is a commentary on that cry." — Nikos Kazantzakis, Greek writer, born 1883
"By believing passionately in something that does not yet exist, we create it." — Nikos Kazantzakis, Greek writer, born 1883
"The only thing I know is this: I am full of wounds and still standing on my feet." — Nikos Kazantzakis, Greek writer, born 1883
"True teachers are those who use themselves as bridges over which they invite their students to cross; then, having facilitated their crossing, joyfully collapse, encouraging them to create their own." — Nikos Kazantzakis, Greek writer, born 1883
"My soul comes from better worlds and I have an incurable homesickness of the stars." — Nikos Kazantzakis, Greek writer, born 1883
"The more devils we have within us, the more chance we have to form angels." — Nikos Kazantzakis, Greek writer, born 1883
"The only way to save yourself is to endeavor to save others." — Nikos Kazantzakis, Greek writer, born 1883
"Everything in the world has a hidden meaning... Men, animals, trees, stars, they are all hieroglyphics. When you see them you do not understand them. You think they are really men, animals, trees, stars. It is only years later that you understand." — Nikos Kazantzakis, Greek writer, born 1883
"If a woman sleeps alone it puts a shame on all men. God has a very big heart, but there is one sin He will not forgive. If a woman calls a man to her bed and he will not go." — Nikos Kazantzakis, Greek writer, born 1883
"The real meaning of enlightenment is to gaze with undimmed eyes on all darkness." — Nikos Kazantzakis, Greek writer, born 1883
"Ah, if you could dance all that you've just said, then I'd understand." — Nikos Kazantzakis, Greek writer, born 1883