Quotessence
Home / Quotes / Quote by George Santayana

Quote by George Santayana

Work

The Works of George Santayana

This volume encompasses a wide array of Santayana's intellectual contributions, including his reflections on the nature of reality, the role of the individual, and the significance of culture and history. It offers a comprehensive view of his philosophical thought and is considered a foundational work in American philosophy. more

Author

George Santayana
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

You May Also Like

“Born often under another sky, placed in the middle of an always moving scene, himself driven by the irresistible torrent which draws all about him, the American has no time to tie himself to anything, he grows accustomed only to change, and ends by regarding it as the natural state of man. He feels the need of it, more he loves it; for the instability; instead of meaning disaster to him, seems to give birth only to miracles all about him.”

“Creativity is thinking up new things. Innovation is doing new things.”