We must help the child to act for himself, will for himself, think for himself; this is the art of those who aspire to serve the spirit.
Maria MontessoriConcentration is a part of life. It is not the consequence of a method of education.
Maria MontessoriIn 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.
Maria Montessori