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George Santayana
American (Spanish-born) philosopher
| “ | A man is morally free when, in full possession of his living humanity, he judges the world, and judges other men, with uncompromising sincerity. | ” |
| “ | A man's feet should be planted in his country, but his eyes should survey the world. | ” |
| “ | Advertising is the modern substitute for argument; its function is to make the worse appear the better.
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| “ | America is a young country with an old mentality.
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| “ | Before he sets out, the traveler must possess fixed interests and facilities to be served by travel.
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| “ | Before you contradict an old man, my fair friend, you should endeavor to understand him.
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| “ | Character is the basis of happiness and happiness the sanction of character. | ” |
| “ | Sanity is a madness put to good use. | ” |
| “ | Science is nothing but developed perception, interpreted intent, common sense rounded out and minutely articulated.
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| “ | Skepticism, like chastity, should not be relinquished too readily. | ” |
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