The child's conquests of independence are the basic steps in what is called his 'natural development'.

First the education of the senses, then the education of the intellect.

The child is endowed with unknown powers, which can guide us to a radiant future. If what we really want is a new world, then education must take as its aim the development of these hidden possibilities.

Joy, feeling one’s own value, being appreciated and loved by others, feeling useful and capable of production are all factors of enormous value for the human soul.

No adult can bear a child’s burden or grow up in his stead.

Education demands, then, only this: the utilization of the inner powers of the child for his own instruction.

What we need is a world full of miracles, like the miracle of seeing the young child seeking work and independence, and manifesting a wealth of enthusiasm and love.