“There is a prodigious selfishness in dreams: they live perfectly deaf and invulnerable amid the cries of the real world.”
Quote by George Santayana
Work
The Life of Reason: The Phases of Human Progress
This book delves into the various phases of human progress, analyzing the evolution of reasoning and thought processes across different eras. 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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