I said to the almond tree, “Friend, speak to me of God,” and the almond tree blossomed.
Meaning of the quote
The quote suggests that when the writer asked the almond tree about God, the tree responded by blossoming. This implies that the natural world can reveal deeper spiritual truths to those who are open to listening and observing. The blossoming of the tree represents a visual metaphor for the illumination or manifestation of divine wisdom, which the writer was able to perceive and connect with through his interaction with the tree.
About Nikos Kazantzakis
Nikos Kazantzakis was a renowned Greek writer, journalist, politician, poet, and philosopher. He was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature nine times and is the most translated Greek author worldwide. His famous works include Zorba the Greek, Christ Recrucified, and The Last Temptation of Christ, which have been adapted into acclaimed films.
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