We must help the child to act for himself, will for himself, think for himself; this is the art of those who aspire to serve the spirit.
Maria MontessoriA child's character develops in accordance with the obstacles he has encountered... or the freedom favoring his development that he has enjoyed.
Maria MontessoriOur goal is not so much the imparting of knowledge as the unveiling and developing of spiritual energy.
Maria MontessoriEducation demands, then, only this: the utilization of the inner powers of the child for his own instruction.
Maria Montessori