Why, it is as easy to teach the name of an idea, if it is clearly formulated in the child's mind, as to teach the name of an object.

We have no firm hold on any knowledge or philosophy that can lift us out of our difficulties.

If the child is left to himself, he will think more and better, if less showily. Let him go and come freely, let him touch real things and combine his impressions for himself.

Education in the light of present-day knowledge and need calls for some spirited and creative innovations both in the substance and the purpose of current pedagogy.

A strenuous effort must be made to train young people to think for themselves and take independent charge of their lives.

I cannot explain it; but when difficulties arise, I am not perplexed or doubtful. I know how to meet them.

The wrong things are predominantly stressed in the schools - things remote from the student's experience and need.