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
Prayer, among sane people, has never superseded practical efforts to secure the desired end. George Santayana desireeffortend 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
Many possessions, if they do not make a man better, are at least expected to make his children happier; and this pathetic hope is behind many exertions. George Santayana childexertionexpect 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
