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

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Greek writer 1883–1957
Nikos Kazantzakis quote: “I hope nothing. I fear nothing. I am free.”

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This passage was used for Kazantzakis' epitaph: "Δεν ελπίζω τίποτα, δε φοβούμαι τίποτα, είμαι λεύτερος<!--[sic]-->."
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