It is necessary for the teacher to guide the child without letting him feel her presence too much, so that she may always be ready to supply the desired help, but may never be the obstacle between the child and his experience.

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.

I have studied the child. I have taken what the child has given me and expressed it and that is what is called the Montessori method.

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

The greatness of the human personality begins at the hour of birth.

Of all things love is the most potent.

He who is served is limited in his independence.