Religion in its humility restores man to his only dignity, the courage to live by grace.

George Santayana

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Topic

Religion Dignity Grace The human condition

Author

George Santayana

Source

Dialogues in Limbo

Medium

Dialogue

Genre

Philosophical literature

Language

English

Time

1925 1920s 20th century

Occupation

Philosopher Writer

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United States

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Santayana, George. Dialogues in Limbo. Constable and Co. Ltd., 1925, ch. 5.

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Statement Type
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