Quote by George Santayana

The irrational in the human has something about it altogether repulsive and terrible, as we see in the maniac, the miser, the drunkard or the ape.

The irrational in the human has something about it altogethe

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This quote suggests that there is something unsettling and unpleasant about the irrational side of human nature. It draws parallels between irrational behavior and various negative examples such as maniacs, misers, drunkards, and apes. It implies that irrationality can lead to destructive actions or behaviors that are both repulsive and terrifying to witness.

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