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George Santayana

A conception not reducible to the small change of daily experience is like a currency not exchangeable for articles of consumption it is not a symbol, but a fraud.

George Santayana

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If an idea cannot be connected to everyday experiences or practical realities, it loses its true value and usefulness. Such an idea is misleading because it cannot be applied or exchanged for meaningful results, much like money that cannot buy anything.

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