It follows that at the beginning of his life the individual can accomplish wonders without effort and quite unconsciously.

When dealing with children there is greater need for observing than of probing

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.

If the idea of the universe is presented to the child in the right way, it will do more for him than just arouse his interest, for it will create in him admiration and wonder, a feeling loftier than any interest and more satisfying.

The social rights of children must be recognized so that a world suited to their needs may be constructed for them. The greatest crime that society commits is that of wasting the money which it should use for children on things that will destroy them and society itself as well.

The greatest triumph of our educational method should always be this: to bring about the spontaneous progress of the child.

An educational method that shall have liberty as its basis must intervene to help the child to a conquest of liberty. That is to say, his training must be such as shall help him to diminish as much as possible the social bonds which limit his activity.