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Zorba the Greek (1946)
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All those who actually live the mysteries of life haven't the time to write, and all those who have the time don't live them! D'you see?
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For I realize today that it is a mortal sin to violate the great laws of nature. We should not hurry, we should not be impatient, but we should confidently obey the eternal rhythm.
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Look, one day I had gone to a little village. An old grandfather of ninety was busy planting an almond tree. 'What, grandfather!' I exclaimed. 'Planting an almond tree?' And he, bent as he was, turned around and said: 'My son, I carry on as if I should never die.' I replied: 'And I carry on as if I was going to die any minute.' Which of us was right, boss?
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Let your youth have free reign, it won't come again, so be bold and no repenting.
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No longer shall I paint interiors with men reading and women knitting. I will paint living people who breathe and feel and suffer and love.
Edvard Munch
Nikos Kazantzakis
Born:
February 18, 1883
Died:
October 26, 1957
(aged 74)
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