Whatever is presented to him must be made beautiful and clear, striking his imagination. Once this love has been kindled, all problems confronting the educationist will disappear.

The greatest step forward in human evolution was made when society began to help the weak and the poor, instead of oppressing and despising them.

A child is mysterious and powerful; And contains within himself the secret of human nature.

The work of education is divided between the teacher and the environment.

With younger children the greatest reward is to be able to pass on to a new stage in each subject. It is a punishment to a young child not to be allowed to use the apparatus but to sit still and do nothing.

Character formation cannot be taught. It comes from experience and not from explanation.

The exercises of practical life are formative activities, a work of adaptation to the environment. Such adaptation to the environment and efficient functioning therein is the very essence of a useful education.