By subscribing to Inspiring Quotes you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
George Santayana is a titan of philosophy, and is considered one of the most influential thinkers of the early 20th century. As a professor at Harvard, he taught many famous students, including W.E.B. du Bois, T.S. Eliot, and Gertrude Stein, and his perspective as a Spanish American immigrant gave him unique insights into American culture. Today, Santayana is best known for his well-crafted nuggets of wisdom (such as the famous refrain “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it”). With the quote above, the philosopher suggests that what we consider our reality is merely our perception of it, and that truth is more akin to the chaos experienced within dreams.
The Classics: Quotes From History’s Greatest Poems
12 of the All-Time Greatest Zingers
15 Quotes To Send To Long-Distance Friends
15 Quotes To Remind You To Stop and Smell the Flowers
Our Top 23 Quotes of 2023
Quotes To Help You Mourn and Move Forward From a Relationship
Create the Life You Desire With These 14 Transformative Quotes
12 of the Funniest Quotes From Great Novels
What It Means To Be a Leader, According to U.S. Presidents
13 Quotes To Challenge You To Rethink Your Preconceived Notions
Hilariously Relatable Quotes About Birthdays