Each religion, by the help of more or less myth, which it takes more or less seriously, proposes some method of fortifying the human soul and enabling it to make its peace with its destiny. George Santayana destinyenablefortify Change image and share on social
The truth is cruel, but it can be loved, and it makes free those who have loved it. George Santayana cruelfreelove Change image and share on social
For a man who has done his natural duty, death is as natural as sleep. George Santayana deathdutyman Change image and share on social
Before you contradict an old man, my fair friend, you should endeavor to understand him. George Santayana contradictendeavorfair Change image and share on social
A man's feet should be planted in his country, but his eyes should survey the world. George Santayana countryeyefoot Change image and share on social
Fashion is something barbarous, for it produces innovation without reason and imitation without benefit. George Santayana barbarousbenefitfashion Change image and share on social
Knowledge is recognition of something absent; it is a salutation, not an embrace. George Santayana absentembraceknowledge Change image and share on social
Advertising is the modern substitute for argument; its function is to make the worse appear the better. George Santayana advertiseargumentbadly 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
