Every age yearns for a more beautiful world. The deeper the desperation and the depression about the confusing present, the more intense that yearning. – Johan Huizinga
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
In Europe art has to a large degree taken the place of religion. In America it seems rather to be science. – Johan Huizinga
Whether the aim is in heaven or on earth, wisdom or wealth, the essential condition of its pursuit and attainment is always security and order. – Johan Huizinga
Id like to look like Madonna when Im her age. I also look at athletes and love their bodies. Ive always wanted to be muscly, not skinny. A lot of women yo-yo around, but Im always aware if Im getting a bit out of shape. I never look at the scales but I can just tell. It goes on my tum and bum. – Ellie Goulding