History is the interpretation of the significance that the past has for us. Johan Huizinga historyinterpretationpast Change image and 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
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
Systematic philosophical and practical anti-intellectualism such as we are witnessing appears to be something truly novel in the history of human culture. Johan Huizinga antiappearculture Change image and share on social
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
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
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
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
