Ortega

Famous quotes containing the word ortega:

    Being an artist means ceasing to take seriously that very serious person we are when we are not an artist.
    —José Ortega Y Gasset (1883–1955)

    Life is a petty thing unless it is moved by the indomitable urge to extend its boundaries. Only in proportion as we are desirious of living more do we really live.
    —José Ortega Y Gasset (1883–1955)

    Civilization is nothing else than the attempt to reduce force to being the ultima ratio.
    —José Ortega Y Gasset (1883–1955)