“An artist may visit a museum but only a pedant can live there.”
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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Source: The Life of Reason or The Phases of Human Progress: Reason in Society, Volume VII, Book Two
“'Age' is the acceptance of a term of years. But maturity is the glory of years.”
“The aim of education is the condition of suspended judgment on everything.”
“Our occasional madness is less wonderful than our occasional sanity.”
Source: Little essays drawn from the writings of George Santayana
Source: Little essays drawn from the writings of George Santayana
“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