Quotes by Santayana, George

The empiricist... thinks he believes only what he sees, but he is much >>

That fear first created the gods is perhaps as true as anything so bri >>

Oaths are the fossils of piety. >>

Quotations about Fanatics and Fanaticism

Fervor is the weapon of choice of the impotent. >>

A fanatic is a man that does what he thinks the Lord would do if He kn >>

Fanaticism obliterates the feelings of humanity. >>

Fanaticism consists in redoubling your efforts when you have forgotten your aim.

Santayana, George