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George Santayana Quotes

Each religion, by the help of more or less myth, which it takes more or less seriously, proposes some method of fortifying the human soul and enabling it to make its peace with its destiny.
George Santayana

Biography

Author Profession: Philosopher
Nationality: American
Born: December 16, 1863
Died: September 26, 1952

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Those who do not remember the past are condemned to repeat it.
George Santayana

One's friends are that part of the human race with which one can be human.
George Santayana

The Difficult is that which can be done immediately; the Impossible that which takes a little longer.
George Santayana

Only the dead have seen the end of the war.
George Santayana

Knowledge of what is possible is the beginning of happiness.
George Santayana

That fear first created the gods is perhaps as true as anything so brief could be on so great a subject.
George Santayana

To be brief is almost a condition of being inspired.
George Santayana

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