“Happiness is a domestic bird found in our own courtyards.”

— Nikos Kazantzakis, Report to Greco, 1965, "Italy", Ch. 18, p. 182

About Nikos Kazantzakis

1883 – 1957

Greek writer, author of "Zorba the Greek".

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

“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.”

“Eating and reading are two pleasures that combine admirably.”

“Isn't it a pleasure to study and practice what you have learned?”

“The wise find pleasure in water; the virtuous find pleasure in hills.”

“That man is the richest whose pleasures are the cheapest.”

“Therefore the wise man is always happy.”

“No one can be happy without virtue.”