Who said “Skepticism is the chastity of the intellect.”?

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George Santayana. A published source records them saying or writing it.

SourceScepticism and Animal Faith (1923)

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Santayana, G. (n.d.). Skepticism is the chastity of the intellect. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/38058-skepticism-is-the-chastity-of-the-intellect/

MLA

Santayana, George. “Skepticism is the chastity of the intellect.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/38058-skepticism-is-the-chastity-of-the-intellect/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

Chicago

Santayana, George. “Skepticism is the chastity of the intellect.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/38058-skepticism-is-the-chastity-of-the-intellect/.