Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page George Santayana Quote “Intelligence is quickness in seeing things as they are.” ~ George Santayana [Jorge Agustín Nicolás Ruiz de Santayana y Borrás] (1863-1952) Spanish-born philosopher, essayist, poet, and novelistThe Life of Reason, 1905 Intelligence , Honesty Ratings and Comments 2 Reply Patrick Henry, Red Hill 1/12/18 Discernment does make the defining difference. 2 Reply jim k, austin 1/12/18 Short and sweet. 1 Reply E Archer, NYC 1/12/18 !! ;-) SaveOk2 SaveOk2 View CommentsClick to view or comment. Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print This George Santayana quote is found in these categories: Intelligence quotes Honesty quotes About George Santayana Bio of George Santayana Quotations by George Santayana Books by/about George Santayana George Santayana videos George Santayana on Wikipedia Astrological chart for George Santayana