By subscribing to Inspiring Quotes you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Widely considered one of the great writers of the 20th century, Nikos Kazantzakis is known for his plays, prose, and poetry that drew heavily from the philosophical tenets of Christianity, Marxism, and Buddhism. Born in Crete in 1883 while the island was fighting for its independence from the Ottoman Empire, he went on to serve in the Greek government after World War II then work for UNESCO as a literary advisor. Through all of his adventures and travels he continued writing, and his work earned him nine nominations for the Nobel Prize in literature. One of his most famous books, “The Last Temptation of Christ,” was wildly controversial, but Kazantzakis weathered the ensuing storm with grace. When he died at the age of 74, his tombstone was carved with the inscription: “I hope for nothing. I’m not afraid of anything. I am free.”
16 Uplifting Quotes That Help Us When We’re Feeling Down
20 of the Most Popular Quotes of All Time
12 Brief Quotes From Notoriously Long Books
12 Funny Quotes From the Women of ‘SNL’
14 Quotes To Help You Through Mercury Retrograde
13 of the Funniest Quotes From Great Novels
19 Quotes To Keep You Hopeful
The 4 Humor Styles and the Comedians Who’ve Mastered Them
Advice From Our Favorite Children’s TV Characters
20 Quotes From the Biggest Pop Stars in History
Quotes To Help You Stay Young and Spry Forever