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Nikos Kazantzakis Quotes: By believing passionately in something that still does not exist, we create it. The nonexistent is whatever we have not sufficiently desired.
         

By believing passionately in something that still does not exist, we create it. The nonexistent is whatever we have not sufficiently desired.


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As I watched the seagulls, I thought, That's the road to take; find the absolute rhythm and follow it with absolute trust.



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



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.

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.



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

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



The only thing I know is this: I am full of wounds and still standing on my feet.

The only thing I know is this: I am full of wounds and still standing on my feet.



My soul comes from better worlds and I have an incurable homesickness of the stars.

My soul comes from better worlds and I have an incurable homesickness of the stars.



You have your brush, you have your colors, you paint the paradise, then in you go.

You have your brush, you have your colors, you paint the paradise, then in you go.



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



I said to the almond tree, 'Sister, speak to me of God.' And the almond tree blossomed.

I said to the almond tree, 'Sister, speak to me of God.' And the almond tree blossomed.



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





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