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“A woman's body is a dark and monstrous mystery; between her supple thighs a heavy whirlpool swirls, two rivers crash, and woe to him who slips and falls!”

Quote by Nikos Kazantzakis

Book:the Odyssey a Modern Sequel

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the Odyssey a Modern Sequel

This novel is a modern adaptation of Homer's 'The Odyssey,' offering a fresh perspective on the classic story. The author reimagines the adventures of Odysseus in a contemporary setting, exploring themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the human quest for home. The narrative incorporates modern elements while maintaining the essence of the original epic. more

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Nikos Kazantzakis

Nikos Kazantzakis, born on February 18, 1883, and died on October 26, 1957, was one of the most prominent Greek writers of the 20th century. Known for his profound exploration of human nature and philosophical thoughts, his works have transcended literature, philosophy, and religion. more

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“Death's dry bones glowed with light in the erotic dark but he woke not nor felt the two warm bodies merge; the male worm then took heart and in his wife's ear whispered: "With one sweet kiss, dear wife, we've conquered conquering Death!”

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Book:the Odyssey a Modern Sequel

Source: the Odyssey a Modern Sequel

“Fools, art is a heavy task, more heavy than gold crowns; it's far more difficult to match firm words than armies, they're disciplined troops, unconquered, to be placed in rhythm, the mind's most mighty foe, and not disperse in air. I'd give, believe me, a whole land for one good song, for I know well that only words, that words alone, like the high mountains, have no fear of age or death.”

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Book:the Odyssey a Modern Sequel

Source: the Odyssey a Modern Sequel

“Two equally steep and bold paths may lead to the same peak. To act as if death did not exist, or to act thinking every minute of death, is perhaps the same thing.”

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Source: Zorba the Greek

“There's a devil inside me which cries, "You're not the son of the Carpenter, you're the son of King David! You are not a man, you are the Son of man whom Daniel prophesied." And still more: "The Son of God! And still more: God!”

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Source: The last temptation of Christ

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“Three kinds of souls, three prayers: 1) I am a bow in your hands, Lord. Draw me, lest I rot. 2) Do not overdraw me, Lord. I shall break. 3) Overdraw me, Lord, and who cares if I break.”

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“The important achievement of Apollo was demonstrating that humanity is not forever chained to this planet, and our visions go rather further than that, and our opportunities are unlimited.”

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“Since we cannot change reality, let us change the eyes which see reality," says one of my favorite Byzantine mystics. I did this when a child; I do it now as well in the most creative moments of my life.”

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Source: Report to Greco

“The major and almost only theme of all my work is the struggle of man with "God": the unyielding, inextinguishable struggle of the naked worm called "man" against the terrifying power and darkness of the forces within him and around him.”

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“You gave me your curse, holy Fathers. I give you a blessing: May you be as moral and religious as I am.”

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Book:The Selected Letters of Nikos Kazantzakis

Source: The Selected Letters of Nikos Kazantzakis