Growth and psychic development are therefore guided by: the absorbent mind, the nebulae and the sensitive periods, with their respective mechanisms. It is these that are hereditary and characteristic of the human species. But the promise they hold can only be fulfilled through the experience of free activity conducted in the environment.

The child is endowed with unknown powers, which can guide us to a radiant future. If what we really want is a new world, then education must take as its aim the development of these hidden possibilities.

What we need is a world full of miracles, like the miracle of seeing the young child seeking work and independence, and manifesting a wealth of enthusiasm and love.

Within the child lies the fate of the future.

The land is where our roots are. The children must be taught to feel and live in harmony with the Earth.

Except when he has regressive tendencies, the child's nature is to aim directly and energetically at functional independence.

The hand is the prehensile organ of the mind.