George Santayana
1863 - 1952
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Biography
George Santayana was a Spanish-American philosopher, essayist, poet, and novelist. He was born in 1863 in Spain and later moved to the United States, becoming a professor of philosophy at Harvard University. Santayana's philosophical works often explored the realms of aesthetics, cultural critique, metaphysics, and ethics. His most famous work is 'The Life of Reason,' a series of five books that delve into human nature, society, and the principles of reasoning. Santayana's writings have influenced various fields, including philosophy, literature, and education.
Famous Quotes (5)
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Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.
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The family is one of nature's masterpieces.
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To be interested in the changing seasons is a happier state of mind than to be hopelessly in love with spring.
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Only the dead have seen the end of war.
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A man's feet should be planted in his country, but his eyes should survey the world.