This is education, understood as a help to life; an education from birth, which feeds a peaceful revolution and unites all in a common aim, attracting them as to a single centre. Mothers, fathers, politicians: all must combine in their respect and help for this delicate work of formation, which the little child carries on in the depth of a profound psychological mystery, under the tutelage of an inner guide. This is the bright new hope for mankind.
Maria MontessoriThe only language men ever speak perfectly is the one they learn in babyhood, when no one can teach them anything!
Maria MontessoriThe child is much more spiritually elevated than is usually supposed. He often suffers, not from too much work, but from work that is unworthy of him.
Maria MontessoriThere must be provision for the child to have contact with nature; to understand and appreciate the order, the harmony and the beauty in nature.
Maria Montessori