I said to the almond tree, 'Friend, speak to me of... -Nikos Kazantzakis

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

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Nikos Kazantzakis Quotes to Explore

In order to succeed, we must first believe that we can....
The real meaning of enlightenment is to gaze with undimmed eyes on all darkness....
Every perfect traveler always creates the country where he travels....
I hope for nothing. I fear nothing. I am free....
I knew that no matter what door you knock on in a Cretan village, it will be opened for you. A meal will be served in your honor, and you will sleep b...
I said to the almond tree, 'Friend, speak to me of God,' and the almond tree blossomed....
Tell me what you do with the food you eat, and I'll tell you who you are. Some turn their food into fat and manure, some into work and good humour, an...
Beauty is merciless. You do not look at it, it looks at you and does not forgive....
Since we cannot change reality, let us change the eyes which see reality....
All my life, I struggled to stretch my mind to the breaking point, until it began to creak, in order to create a great thought which might be able to ...

God Quotes to Explore

I have sworn eternal opposition to slavery, and by the blessing of God, I will never go back....
I look forward to death with great anticipation, to meeting God face to face....
God's people are peculiar. Their spirit cannot mingle with the spirit and influence of the world. You do not wish to bear the Christian name and yet b...
The God of this world is riches, pleasure and pride....
Morality is of the highest importance - but for us, not for God....
Complaining is dangerous business. It can damage or even destroy your relationship with God, your relationships with other people, and even with your ...
I believe that the greatest form of prayer is praise to God....
God in the beginning formed matter in solid, massy, hard, impenetrable, movable particles, of such sizes and figures, and with such other properties, ...
Faith activates God - Fear activates the Enemy....
You will never exaggerate when you speak good things of God. It is not possible to do so. Try, dear brethren, and boast in the Lord....