Quote by George Santayana

To me, it seems a dreadful indignity to have a soul controlled by geography.

To me, it seems a dreadful indignity to have a soul controll

Summary

This quote suggests that it is a dishonorable and degrading circumstance to have one's spirit or sense of self determined solely by the physical location or surroundings one finds themselves in. It highlights the importance of individuality, suggesting that one's essence should not be defined or limited by external factors such as place or geography. Instead, it implies that the true essence of one's being should be free to transcend geographical boundaries and remain autonomous and true to itself.

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Patriotism

By George Santayana

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