Knowledge is not eating, and we cannot expect to devour and possess what we mean. Knowledge is recognition of something absent; it is a salutation, not an embrace. George Santayana absentdevoureat 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
In Greece wise men speak and fools decide. George Santayana decidefoolgreece Change image and share on social
It is veneer, rouge, aestheticism, art museums, new theaters, etc. that make America impotent. The good things are football, kindness, and jazz bands. George Santayana aestheticismamericaart Change image and share on social
The body is an instrument, the mind its function, the witness and reward of its operation. George Santayana bodyfunctioninstrument Change image and share on social
Character is the basis of happiness and happiness the sanction of character. George Santayana basischaracterhappiness Change image and share on social
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
History is a pack of lies about events that never happened told by people who weren't there. George Santayana eventhappenhistory Change image and share on social