When the child goes out, it is the world itself that offers itself to him. Let us take the child out to show him real things instead of making objects which represent ideas and closing them up in cupboards.

Deceit is a kind of garment that conceals the soul. It might even be compared to a whole wardrobe, so many are its guises.

What the hand does the mind remembers.

We cannot create observers by saying 'observe,' but by giving them the power and the means for this observation and these means are procured through education of the senses.

The environment must be rich in motives which lend interest to activity and invite the child to conduct his own experiences.

The real preparation for education is the study of one's self.

Work is necessary; it can be nothing less than a passion; a person is happy in accomplishment.