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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 a kind of courtesy in skepticism. It would be an offense against polite conventions to press our dou…”George Santayana
- “A conception not reducible to the small change of daily experience is like a currency not exchangeable for ar…”George Santayana
- “Music is essentially useless, as is life.”George Santayana
- “With you a part of me hath passed away; For in the peopled forest of my mind A tree made leafless by this win…”George Santayana
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Books by George Santayana
The last Puritan
1935
The life of reason
1905