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“A buoyant and full-blooded soul has quick senses and miscellaneous sympathies: it changes with the changing world; and when not too much starved or thwarted by circumstances, it finds all things vivid and comic. Life is free play fundamentally and would like to be free play altogether.”

Quote by George Santayana

Book:The Works of George Santayana: Soliloquies in England and Later soliloquies

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The Works of George Santayana: Soliloquies in England and Later soliloquies

This volume includes Santayana's essays from his time in England and subsequent works, showcasing his intellectual depth and exploration of various philosophical and cultural topics. more

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George Santayana

George Santayana was an American philosopher, essayist, and critic renowned for his unique philosophical thoughts and profound insights into culture, art, and science. His philosophy emphasizes individualism, naturalism, and pragmatism, and his works have had a profound impact on 20th-century philosophy and culture. more

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Source: Nathaniel Brandens Self-Esteem Every Day: Reflections on Self-Esteem and Spirituality