George Santayana Quotes

Those who do not remember the past are condemned t... -George Santayana

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

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This quote emphasizes the importance of historical knowledge and memory in avoiding the repetition of past mistakes or negative events. It suggests that a lack of awareness or understanding of history can lead to the recurrence of similar patterns or errors, underscoring the value of learning from the past to shape a better future.

The dreamer can know no truth, not even about his ... -George Santayana

The dreamer can know no truth, not even about his dream, except by awaking out of it.

When men and women agree, it is only in their conc... -George Santayana

When men and women agree, it is only in their conclusions; their reasons are always different.

It takes patience to appreciate domestic bliss; vo... -George Santayana

It takes patience to appreciate domestic bliss; volatile spirits prefer unhappiness.

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This quote contrasts different attitudes towards domestic life. It suggests that appreciating the joy and contentment of home life requires patience and a calm disposition. In contrast, individuals with volatile or restless spirits may gravitate towards unhappiness or dissatisfaction. It conveys the importance of cultivating a patient and contented mindset for experiencing domestic bliss.

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.

The degree in which a poet's imagination dominates reality is, in the end, the exact measure of his importance and dignity.

Friends are generally of the same sex, for when men and women agree, it is only in the conclusions; their reasons are always different.

The effort of art is to keep what is interesting i... -George Santayana

The effort of art is to keep what is interesting in existence, to recreate it in the eternal.

Music is a means of giving form to our inner feelings, without attaching them to events or objects in the world.

Almost every wise saying has an opposite one, no l... -George Santayana

Almost every wise saying has an opposite one, no less wise, to balance it.

One's friends are that part of the human race with... -George Santayana

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

The lover knows much more about absolute good and universal beauty than any logician or theologian, unless the latter, too, be lovers in disguise.

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

Knowledge of what is possible is the beginning of happiness.

We must welcome the future, remembering that soon it will be the past; and we must respect the past, remembering that it was once all that was humanly possible.

Music is essentially useless, as is life.

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This quote presents a philosophical perspective on the essence of music and life. It suggests that music, like life itself, may lack a definitive purpose or objective value. Instead, its significance lies in the emotional and subjective experiences it elicits from individuals. Music may not serve a practical purpose, but its beauty and emotional impact make it an essential aspect of human existence.

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