Johan Huizinga (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈjoËɦɑn ˈɦœyzɪŋɣaË]) (Groningen, December 7, 1872 - De Steeg, February 1, 1945), was a Dutch historian and one of the founders of modern cultural history.
Born in Groningen as the son of Dirk Huizinga, a professor of physiology, and Jacoba Tonkens, who died two years after his birth, he started out as a student of Indo-Germanic languages, earning his degree in 1895. He then studied comparative linguistics, gaining a good command of Sanskrit. He wrote his doctoral thesis on the role of the jester in Indian drama in 1897.
History is the interpretation of the significance that the past has for us. history
An aristocratic culture does not advertise its emotions. In its forms of expression it is sober and reserved. Its general attitude is stoic. attitude
In Europe art has to a large degree taken the place of religion. In America it seems rather to be science. religion & science
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6 sayings from Alexander Smith
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8 other quotes from Stephen Leacock
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96 quotes from Benjamin Franklin
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9 quotes from Ethel Merman