We must destroy all which in the present school answers to the organization of constraint, the artificial surroundings by which children are separated from nature and life, the intellectual and moral discipline made use of to impose ready-made ideas upon them, beliefs which deprave and annihilate natural bent.
Francesc Ferrer i GuardiaWe must destroy all which in the present school answers to the organization of constraint, the artificial surroundings by which children are separated from nature and life, the intellectual and moral discipline made use of to impose ready-made ideas upon them, beliefs which deprave and annihilate natural bent.
Francesc Ferrer i GuardiaGovernments have ever been known to hold a high hand over the education of the people. They know, better than anyone else, that their power is based almost entirely on the school. Hence, they monopolize it more and more.
Francesc Ferrer i GuardiaWhen thier god and his exploiters cease to be adored and served, we shall live like comrades in mutual affection.
Francesc Ferrer i GuardiaI desire that on no occasion ... shall demonstrations of a political or religious character be made before my remains.
Francesc Ferrer i Guardia