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Sanity is madness put to good use
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"Sanity is madness put to good use"

- George Santayana

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This quote by George Santayana speaks to the idea that mental health is a matter of point of view. It suggests that what is thought about "sane" or "typical" habits is simply a method of using insanity in a productive method. In other words, it is possible to take the energy and creativity of insanity and channel it into something favorable. This quote suggests that it is possible to take the chaos of insanity and use it to develop something significant and useful. It also suggests that the line in between sanity and insanity is not as precise as it might seem. It is possible to take the energy of madness and utilize it in a way that is useful and efficient. This quote encourages us to consider how we can use our own insanity in a favorable way. It is a suggestion that all of us have the prospective to use our own unique viewpoints and experiences to create something meaningful.

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George Santayana This quote is written / told by George Santayana between December 16, 1863 and September 26, 1952. She was a famous Philosopher from USA. The author also have 88 other quotes.

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