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About George Santayana
Spanish American philosopher, essayist, poet, and novelist
George Santayana was a Spanish American philosopher, essayist, poet, and novelist. Born in Spain, he moved to the United States at the age of eight. He is known for writing across philosophy and literature, with work that ranges from reflective essays to poetry and fiction. His life and writing bridge Spanish origins and an American career, and his 136 quotes on the site reflect the broad, thoughtful range of his voice.
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- “That fear first created the gods is perhaps as true as anything so brief could be on so great a subject.”George Santayana
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- “Nothing so much enhances a good as to make sacrifices for it.”George Santayana
- “The primary use of conversation is to satisfy the impulse to talk.”George Santayana
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Books by George Santayana
The last Puritan
1935
The life of reason
1905