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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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- “There is wisdom in turning as often as possible from the familiar to the unfamiliar: it keeps the mind nimble…”George Santayana
- “The body is an instrument, the mind its function, the witness and reward of its operation.”George Santayana
- “Character is the basis of happiness and happiness the sanction of character.”George Santayana
- “If pain could have cured us we should long ago have been saved.”George Santayana
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- “I don't suppose you have many friends. Neither do I. I don't trust people who say they have a lot of friends.…”Carlos Ruiz Zafón
- “I had been involved in the March on Washington in 1963. I was with friends carrying a sign, 'Protestants, Jew…”Doris Kearns Goodwin
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Books by George Santayana
The last Puritan
1935
The life of reason
1905