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George Santayana Quotes

George Santayana quotes about happy

Spanish Philosopher December 16, 1863 – September 26, 1952

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A string of excited, fugitive, miscellaneous pleasures is not happiness; happiness resides in imaginative reflection and judgment, when the picture of one's life, or of human life, as it truly has been or is, satisfies the will, and is gladly accepted. George Santayana
George Santayana quote: "Happiness is the only sanction of life; where happiness fails,..."
Happiness is the only sanction of life; where happiness fails, existence remains a mad and lamentable experiment. George Santayana
To be happy you must have taken the measure of your powers, tasted the fruits of your passion, and learned your place in the world. George Santayana
George Santayana quote: "Knowledge of what is possible is the beginning of happiness."
Knowledge of what is possible is the beginning of happiness. George Santayana
George Santayana quote: "Character is the basis of happiness and happiness the sanction..."
Character is the basis of happiness and happiness the sanction of character. George Santayana
Scepticism is the chastity of the intellect, and it is shameful to surrender it too soon or to the first comer: there is nobility in preserving it coolly and proudly through long youth, until at last, in the ripeness of instinct and discretion, it can be safely exchanged for fidelity and happiness. George Santayana

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