"The hunger for facile wisdom is the root of all false philosophy."

Wisdom

Create & Download Quote Image

Select Template

Insight & Reflection

This reflection on wisdom by George Santayana resonates across generations. It highlights a fundamental truth about human nature: our continuous search for meaning in wisdom is what ultimately defines our character and our path forward.

About George Santayana

George Santayana was a Spanish American philosopher, essayist, poet, and novelist. Born in Spain, he moved to the United States at the age of eight.

More quotes by George Santayana  ’
Editorial Note: This quote is curated and fact-checked by the Quotes Archive Editorial Team. Verified Literature Specialist.

More by George Santayana

"It is a profound truth that a dream nurtured by daily toil will inevitably outshine a wish born of idle hope — an essential principle for the reflective life."

Read more  ’

More about Wisdom

"It is a humble truth that the present moment is the only sanctuary where peace truly resides — an essential principle for the reflective life."

Read more  ’
View all Wisdom quotes  ’