That which distinguishes the Soviet system both from other national systems and from the progressive schools of other countries is the conscious control of every educational procedure by reference to a single and comprehensive social purpose.

Science is a systematic means of gaining reliable knowledge.

The acquisition however perfectly of skills is not an end in itself. They are things to be put to use as a contribution to a common and shared life.

Art is the most effective mode of communications that exists.

Confidence is directness and courage in meeting the facts of life.

Democracy has to be born anew every generation, and education is its midwife.

I should venture to assert that the most pervasive fallacy of philosophic thinking goes back to neglect of context.