Two things are necessary, the development of individuality and the participation of the individual in a truly social life.

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.

When children come into contact with nature, they reveal their strength.

An educational method that shall have liberty as its basis must intervene to help the child to a conquest of liberty. That is to say, his training must be such as shall help him to diminish as much as possible the social bonds which limit his activity.

The work of education is divided between the teacher and the environment.

We shall walk together on this path of life, for all things are part of the universe and are connected with each other to form one whole unity.

Respect all the reasonable forms of activity in which the child engages and try to understand them.