Since it is through movement that the will realises itself, we should assist a child in his attempts to put his will into act.

I have studied the child. I have taken what the child has given me and expressed it and that is what is called the Montessori method.

The child seeks for independence by means of work; an independence of body and mind.

We seek to sow life in the child rather than theories, to help him in his growth, mental and emotional as well as physical, and for that we must offer grand and lofty ideas to the human mind.

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

To consider the school as a place where instruction is given is one point of view. But, to consider the school as a preparation for life is another. In the latter case, the school must satisfy all the needs of life.

Preventing war is the work of politicians, establishing peace is the work of educationists.