Quote by: Miguel de Unamuno

Man is said to be a reasoning animal. I do not know why he has not been defined as an affective or feeling animal. Perhaps that which differentiates him from other animals is feeling rather than reason. More often I have seen a cat reason than laugh or weep. Perhaps it weeps or laughs inwardly — but then perhaps, also inwardly, the crab resolves equations of the second degree.


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Author Bio


  • NameMiguel de Unamuno
  • Description19th-20th century Spanish writer and philosopher
  • AliasesMiguel de Unamuno y Jugo; Unamuno
  • BornSeptember 29, 1864
  • DiedDecember 31, 1936
  • CountrySpain
  • ProfessionPoet; Philosopher; Writer; Essayist; Novelist