“Man is a fighting animal; his thoughts are his banners, and it is a failure of nerve in him if they are only thoughts.”
Quote by George Santayana
Work
Atoms of Thought: An Anthology of Thoughts
This book is a compilation of various essays and musings that explore the nature of thought and its implications on human understanding. 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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