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Quote by George Santayana

“Religion is the natural reaction of the imagination when confronted by the difficulties in a truculent world.”

Quote by George Santayana

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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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