In Europe art has to a large degree taken the place of religion. In America it seems rather to be science. Johan Huizinga americaartdegree Change image and share on social
Physical nature lies at our feet shackled with a hundred chains. What of the control of human nature? Do not point to the triumphs of psychiatry, social services or the war against crime. Domination of human nature can only mean the domination of every man by himself. Johan Huizinga chaincontrolcrime share on social
Culture means control over nature. Johan Huizinga controlculturemean Change image and share on social
It is the goal of the American university to be the brains of the republic. Johan Huizinga americanbraingoal Change image and share on social
It is impossible to strive for the heroic life. The title of hero is bestowed by the survivors upon the fallen, who themselves know nothing of heroism. Johan Huizinga bestowfallhero Change image and share on social
Culture must have its ultimate aim in the metaphysical or it will cease to be culture. Johan Huizinga aimceaseculture Change image and share on social
History can predict nothing except that great changes in human relationships will never come about in the form in which they have been anticipated. Johan Huizinga anticipateformgreat Change image and share on social
Life is made too easy. Mankind's moral fibre is giving way under the softening influence of luxury. Johan Huizinga easyfibregive Change image and share on social
Revolution as an ideal concept always preserves the essential content of the original thought: sudden and lasting betterment. Johan Huizinga bettermentconceptcontent Change image and share on social
Play is a uniquely adaptive act, not subordinate to some other adaptive act, but with a special function of its own in human experience. Johan Huizinga actadaptiveexperience Change image and share on social
