In the psychological realm of relationship between teacher and child, the teacher's part and its techniques are analogous to those of the valet; they are to serve, and to serve well: to serve the spirit.
Human dignity ... is derived from a sense of independence.
Imitation is the first instinct of the awakening mind.
No adult can bear a child’s burden or grow up in his stead.
What the hand does the mind remembers.
The teacher's task is not to talk, but to prepare and arrange a series of motives for cultural activity in a special environment made for the child.