Social grace, inner discipline and joy. These are the birthright of the human being who has been allowed to develop essential human qualities.

The first aim of the prepared environment is, as far as it is possible, to render the growing child independent of the adult.

He who is served is limited in his independence.

Only practical work and experience lead the young to maturity.

Education today, in this particular social period, is assuming truly unlimited importance. And the increased emphasis on its practical value can be summed up in one sentence: education is the best weapon for peace.

When the children had completed an absorbing bit of work, they appeared rested and deeply pleased. It almost seemed as if a road had opened up within their souls that led to all their latent powers, revealing the better part of themselves. They exhibited a great affability to everyone, put themselves out to help others and seemed full of good will.

Culture and education have no bounds or limits; now man is in a phase in which he must decide for himself how far he can proceed in the culture that belongs to the whole of humanity.