Culture must have its ultimate aim in the metaphysical or it will cease to be culture. Johan Huizinga Read Quote
An aristocratic culture does not advertise its emotions. In its forms of expression it is sober and reserved. Its general attitude is stoic. Johan Huizinga Read Quote
The repudiation of the primacy of understanding means the repudiation of the norms of judgment as well, and hence the abandonment of all ethical standards. Johan Huizinga Read Quote
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 Read Quote
History is the interpretation of the significance that the past has for us. Johan Huizinga Read Quote