“It is in rare and scattered instants that beauty smiles even on her adorers, who are reduced for habitual comfort to remembering her past favours.”
Quote by George Santayana
Work
The Life of Reason Or The Phases of Human Progress: Reason in Art, Volume VII, Book Four
This book is the seventh volume and fourth book in a series that delves into the various phases of human progress through the lens of reason and its influence on artistic expression. more
Author
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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