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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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- “The Bible is a wonderful source of inspiration for those who don't understand it.”George Santayana
- “Each religion, by the help of more or less myth, which it takes more or less seriously, proposes some method…”George Santayana
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- “Flirting with the dark side has always had it's fascination. Because you learn, and there's wisdom there. Esc…”Edward Herrmann
- “The story of what it means to be human is never complete. Every generation will produce its own share of come…”Kilroy J. Oldster
- “Wisdom is the ability to take two opposite facts and make sense from both of the them”Luthando Daniels
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Books by George Santayana
The last Puritan
1935
The life of reason
1905