Quote by George Santayana

What renders man an imaginative and moral being is that in society he gives new aims to his life which could not have existed in solitude: the aims of friendship, religion, science, and art.

What renders man an imaginative and moral being is that in s

Summary

This quote emphasizes the transformative power of society in shaping human beings into imaginative and moral beings. It suggests that individuals acquire new purposes and goals in life through their interactions with others. In solitude, these aims such as friendship, religion, science, and art would not have been possible. Society enables humans to expand their capacity for imagination and to develop a moral compass that guides their actions. By engaging with others, individuals can explore, create, seek spiritual fulfillment, gain knowledge, and express themselves through various forms of art.

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Life Art Religion Science Friendship Society Man Solitude

By George Santayana

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