Any child who is self-sufficient, who can tie his shoes, dress or undress himself, reflects in his joy and sense of achievement the image of human dignity which is derived from a sense of independence.

The exercises of practical life are formative activities, a work of adaptation to the environment. Such adaptation to the environment and efficient functioning therein is the very essence of a useful education.

Every great cause is born from repeated failures and from imperfect achievements.

Sometimes very small children in a proper environment develop a skill and exactness in their work that can only surprise us.

What the hand does the mind remembers.

To let the child do as he likes when he has not yet developed any powers of control is to betray the idea of freedom.

When children come into contact with nature, they reveal their strength.