George Santayana

Country United States
Born Monday, 30 November -0001
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Quotes 34
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The body is an instrument, the mind its function, the witness and reward of its operation. Uncategorized
Skepticism, like chastity, should not be relinquished too readily. Uncategorized
Science is nothing but developed perception, interpreted intent, common sense rounded out and minutely articulated. Uncategorized
Sanity is a madness put to good use. Uncategorized
Repetition is the only form of permanence that nature can achieve. Uncategorized
Life is not a spectacle or feast; it is a predicament. Uncategorized
If one is the master of one thing and understands one thing well, one has at the same time insight into and understanding of many things. Uncategorized
Character is the basis of happiness and happiness the sanction of character. Uncategorized
Before you contradict an old man, my fair friend, you should endeavor to understand him. Uncategorized
Before he sets out, the traveler must possess fixed interests and facilities to be served by travel. Uncategorized
America is a young country with an old mentality. Uncategorized
Advertising is the modern substitute for argument; its function is to make the worse appear the better. Uncategorized
A man's feet should be planted in his country, but his eyes should survey the world. Uncategorized
A man is morally free when, in full possession of his living humanity, he judges the world, and judges other men, with uncompromising sincerity. Uncategorized