“Our occasional madness is less wonderful than our occasional sanity.”
Quote by George Santayana
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Little essays drawn from the writings of George Santayana
'Little essays drawn from the writings of George Santayana' is a compilation that presents a selection of essays from the extensive body of work by George Santayana. These essays reflect Santayana's philosophical musings, cultural observations, and personal reflections, offering readers a glimpse into his intellectual journey and thought process. 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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“To drink in the spirit of a place you should be not only alone but unhurried.”
“Unmitigated seriousness is always out of place in human affairs.”
Source: The Works of George Santayana
Source: Autobiography
“I was born in the country of Hogg and Scott between the Yarrow and the Tweed, in the year 1864.”
Source: The Autobiography of Margot Asquith: Vol. two
“My sort of looks are of the kind that bore me when I see them on other people.”
Source: More Or Less about Myself
“It is not dying, but living, that is a preparation for Death.”
Source: More Memories
“The Almighty is a wonderful handicapper: He will not give us everything.”
Source: Margot Asquith's Great War Diary 1914-1916: The View from Downing Street