"Happiness is impossible, and even inconceivable, to a……" — George Santayana

"Happiness is impossible, and even inconceivable, to a mind without scope and without pause, a mind driven by craving, pleasure, or fear. To be happy, you must be reasonable, or you must be tamed. You must have taken the measure of your powers, tasted the fruits of your passion, and learned your place in the world and what things in it can really serve you. To be happy, you must be wise."

George Santayana

382 Quotes by George Santayana

George Santayana has 382 quotes on this site. A few more worth reading:

See all 382 quotes by George Santayana »

More Craving Quotes

This quote is filed under Craving Quotes, one of 298 quotes in that category. Here are a few more:

See all 298 Craving Quotes »