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

The task of the educator lies in seeing that the child does not confound good with immobility, and evil with activity, as often happens in old-time discipline . . . A room in which all the children move about usefully, intelligently, and voluntarily, without committing any rough or rude act, would seem to me a classroom very well disciplined indeed.

The task of the educator lies in seeing that the child does not confound good with immobility and evil with activity.

Character formation cannot be taught. It comes from experience and not from explanation.

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.

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.

The child is both a hope and a promise for mankind.