Quote by George Santayana

To knock a thing down, especially if it is cocked at an arrogant angle, is a deep delight to the blood.

To knock a thing down, especially if it is cocked at an arro

Summary

This quote suggests that there is a certain pleasure in dismantling or overcoming something that is positioned or presented in a self-important or arrogant manner. It implies that people take great satisfaction in taking down such things or individuals, as it satisfies a primal instinct or desire for revenge. The quote highlights the inherent satisfaction and joy that comes from challenging and proving wrong those who exhibit arrogance or superiority.

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Anger

By George Santayana

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