“All that is required to feel that here and now is happiness is a simple, frugal heart.”

— Nikos Kazantzakis, Zorba the Greek (1946), Ch. 7

About Nikos Kazantzakis

1883 – 1957

Greek writer, author of "Zorba the Greek".

“God, what is all this talk put out by the popes? Paradise is here, my good man. God, give me no other paradise!”

“I said to the almond tree: "Speak to me of God." And the almond tree blossomed.”

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

“Our content is our best having.”

“When one is contented, there is no more to be desired.”

“In a consumer society, contentment is a radical proposition.”

“Health is the greatest gift, contentment is the greatest wealth.”

“But godliness with contentment is great gain.”

“I am grateful for what I am & have. My thanksgiving is perpetual.”