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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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- “Fanaticism consists of redoubling your effort when you have forgotten your aim.”George Santayana
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- “It is veneer, rouge, aestheticism, art museums, new theaters, etc. that make America impotent. The good thing…”George Santayana
- “Tyrants are seldom free; the cares and the instruments of their tyranny enslave them.”George Santayana
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Books by George Santayana
The last Puritan
1935
The life of reason
1905