“Knowledge
is recognition of something absent; it is a salutation, not an embrace.”
– George Santayana
Santayana, born in Spain in 1863 (and who
died 71 years ago this month), is perhaps better known for his quote: “Those who
do not remember the past are condemned to repeat it.”
He spent
almost as much time in America as in his native Spain and often referred to
himself as a “dual” citizen. In fact, he authored
his main philosophical book, The Sense of Beauty, while living in the U.S. It’s
often cited as the first major work on aesthetics written in this country.
Santayana loved the beauty of the
world around him and left us with many eloquent notes and quotes on nature,
fodder for anyone who aspires to be a writer.
One which nicely illustrates the beautiful autumn colors is one of my
favorites:
“The earth,” Santayana said, “has music for those who listen.”
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