The task of the educator lies in seeing that the child does not confound good with immobility and evil with activity.
Maria MontessoriIf I am going up a ladder, and a dog begins to bite at my ankles, I can do one of two things - either turn round and kick out at the it, or simply go on up the ladder. I prefer to go up the ladder!
Maria MontessoriA child is mysterious and powerful; And contains within himself the secret of human nature.
Maria Montessori