Johan Huizinga quotes - page 2

Physical nature lies at our feet shackled with a hundred chains. What of the control of human nature? Do not point to the triumphsof psychiatry, social services or the war against crime. Domination of human nature can only mean the domination of every man by himself. (Johan Huizinga)

Johan Huizinga

Johan Huizinga - Image
Occupation: Dutch Historian
Born: December 7, 1872
Died: February 1, 1945
Quotes count: 26
Wikipedia: Johan Huizinga

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