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“It is veneer, rouge, aestheticism, art museums, new theaters, etc. that make America impotent. The good things are football, kindness, and jazz bands.”

Quote by George Santayana

Book:Santayana on America: Essays, Notes, and Letters on American Life, Literature, and Philosophy

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Santayana on America: Essays, Notes, and Letters on American Life, Literature, and Philosophy

This book offers a comprehensive look into the thoughts and observations of George Santayana regarding various aspects of American society, including its culture, literature, and philosophical underpinnings. 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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