Ocupation: Philosopher
Life: December 16, 1863 - September 26, 1952
Birthday: December 16
Death: September 26
To understand oneself is the classic form of consolation; to elude oneself is the romantic.
source: George Santayana, Martin A. Coleman (2009). “The Essential Santayana: Selected Writings”, p.533, Indiana University Press
topic: Elude, Classic, Psychological