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

If children are allowed free development and given occupation to correspond with their unfolding minds their natural goodness will shine forth.

The needs of mankind are universal. Our means of meeting them create the richness and diversity of the planet. The Montessori child should come to relish the texture of that diversity.

First the education of the senses, then the education of the intellect.

Any child who is self-sufficient, who can tie his shoes, dress or undress himself, reflects in his joy and sense of achievement the image of human dignity which is derived from a sense of independence.

This is the treasure we need today - helping the child become independent of us and make his way by himself, receiving in return his gifts of hope and light.

Education cannot be effective unless it helps a child to open up himself to life.