The unknown energy that can help humanity is that which lies hidden in the child.
Environment is undoubtedly a secondary factor in the phenomena of life; it can modify in that it can help or hinder, but it can never create.
The work of education is divided between the teacher and the environment.
The senses, being the explorers of the world, open the way to knowledge.
Never help a child with a task at which he feels he can succeed.
Play is the work of the child.