An interesting piece of work, freely chosen, which has the virtue of inducing concentration rather than fatigue, adds to the child's energies and mental capacities, and leads him to self-mastery.

Bring the child to the consciousness of his own dignity, and he will be free. We see no limit to what should be offered to the child, for his will be an immense field of chosen activity.

Concentration is the key that opens up to the child the latent treasures within him.

The first idea that the child must acquire, in order to be actively disciplined, is that of the difference between good and evil.

The needs of mankind are universal. Our means of meeting them create the richness and diversity of the planet. The Montessori child should come to relish the texture of that diversity.

Children are human beings to whom respect is due, superior to us by reason of their innocence and of the greater possibilities of their future.

Conventions which camouflage a man's true feelings are a spiritual lie which help him adapt himself to the organized deviations of society.