Nikos Kazantzakis Quotes

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 give a new meaning to life, a new meaning to death, and to console mankind.

Nikos Kazantzakis

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: writer
  • Nationality: greek
  • Birth: February 18, 1883 - October 26, 1957

Topics

LifeGreatDeathMindThoughtNew

We've all, you know, done things that we think at the time were bad, but actually, in hindsight, you look back and go, 'I'm really grateful that happened because I'm a stronger person.'

Jessie Buckley

TimeGratefulThinkStrongerLook

I really feel like I have the potential - and I'm not even kidding about it - I have the potential to be the best player in the league.

Joel Embiid

BestPotentialFeelLikeEvenAbout

For all the advances in tech that let us try on various guises to play around with who we are, it seems that we just want new ways to be ourselves.

Jenna Wortham

PlayNewWantTryUsSeems

I do care a lot about what I wear, but in a way that is about comfort and practicality, and I always want to look like me.

Maya Hawke

MeCareLookComfortWantWay

When I was 18, I moved to Los Angeles to attend UCLA.

Sofia Carson

Los AngelesUCLAAttendMovedLos

To be human is to keep rattling the bars of the cage of existence, hollering, 'What's it for?'

Robert Fulghum

HumanExistenceCageKeepBars

Immigration is not about visa numbers or building a fence. It is about reclaiming our roots as a nation of immigrants and a refuge for those who have been cast aside.

Mike Quigley

RootsBuildingImmigrationFence

I have a secret stash of Nutella that I pull out when necessary. That chocolate-hazelnut combo is my wife's kryptonite.

Michael Weatherly

WifeSecretOutNecessaryPull

I think the power of Stieg Larsson's stories is that he has the guts to show the hidden spots in the side of Sweden. That gave us a push to say that for the first time. That they can't have with the American version.

Michael Nyqvist

PowerTimeThinkAmericanPushSay

I've been talking about retiring for years. It's my standard answer to the question, 'What are your future plans?' The truth is, I'll always want to do things that are worthwhile or fun.

Dick Van Dyke

FutureTruthFunTruth IsTalking

For me, one of my favorites, director-wise, is Tim Burton. I also really admire the work of actors like Sean Penn. He is probably my favorite actor because of his dedication and commitment to roles, and the ability to morph and change himself when he needs to. It's about dedication and commitment and a passion.

Colin Morgan

WorkChangePassionCommitmentMe

I'm a generally optimistic person.

Alison Brie

PersonOptimisticOptimistic Person

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