To delight in war is a merit in the soldier, a dangerous quality in the captain, and a positive crime in the statesman. George Santayana captaincrimedangerous Change image and share on social
All thought is naught but a footnote to Plato. George Santayana footnotenaughtplato Change image and share on social
To knock a thing down, especially if it is cocked at an arrogant angle, is a deep delight of the blood. George Santayana anglearrogantblood Change image and share on social
The more rational an institution is the less it suffers by making concessions to others. George Santayana concessioninstitutionmake Change image and share on social
The wisest mind has something yet to learn. George Santayana learnmindwise Change image and share on social
The existence of any evil anywhere at any time absolutely ruins a total optimism. George Santayana absolutelyevilexistence Change image and share on social
Almost every wise saying has an opposite one, no less wise, to balance it. George Santayana balanceoppositewise Change image and share on social
The primary use of conversation is to satisfy the impulse to talk. George Santayana conversationimpulseprimary Change image and share on social
One's friends are that part of the human race with which one can be human. George Santayana friendhumanpart Change image and share on social
If pain could have cured us we should long ago have been saved. George Santayana agocurelong Change image and share on social
