There is a kind of courtesy in skepticism. It would be an offense against polite conventions to press our doubts too far. George Santayana conventioncourtesydoubt 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
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
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
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
There is no cure for birth and death save to enjoy the interval. George Santayana birthcuredeath Change image and share on social
Nonsense is so good only because common sense is so limited. George Santayana commongoodlimit Change image and share on social
