There is nothing impossible in the existence of the supernatural: its existence seems to me decidedly probable.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Santayana suggests the supernatural is possible and likely exists.
- In plain terms
- The supernatural might be real.
- What can you take from it?
- Keep an open mind about the unknown.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What evidence supports the supernatural?
- Is belief reasonable?
Another view
There is no scientific proof for the supernatural.
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