A teacher, therefore, who would think that he could prepare himself for his mission through study alone would be mistaken. The first thing required of a teacher is that he be rightly disposed for his task.

The child, in fact, once he feels sure of himself, will no longer seek the approval of authority after every step.

A man is not what he is because of the teachers he has had, but because of what he has done

The children are now working as if I did not exist.

Plainly, the environment must be a living one, directed by a higher intelligence, arranged by an adult who is prepared for his mission.

The first duty of the educator, whether he is involved with the newborn infant or the older child, is to recognize the human personality of the young being and respect it.

The environment must be rich in motives which lend interest to activity and invite the child to conduct his own experiences.