The greatness of the human personality begins at the hour of birth.

No one can be free unless he is independent. Therefore, the first active manifestations of the child's individual liberty must be so guided that through this activity he may arrive at independence.

The development of the child during the first three years after birth is unequaled in intensity and importance by any period that precedes or follows in the whole life of the child.

The essence of independence is to be able to do something for one’s self.

Within the child lies the fate of the future.

Environment is undoubtedly a secondary factor in the phenomena of life; it can modify in that it can help or hinder, but it can never create.

Freedom in intellectual work is found to be the basis of internal discipline.