The child builds his inmost self out of the deeply held impressions he receives.

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

Our goal is not so much the imparting of knowledge as the unveiling and developing of spiritual energy.

The first duty of the educator, whether he is involved with the newborn infant or the older child, is to recognize the human personality of the young being and respect it.

My vision of the future is no longer of people taking exams and proceeding from secondary school to University but of passing from one stage of independence to a higher, by means of their own activity and effort of will.

Joy is the evidence of inner growth.

The adult works to improve his environment while the child works to improve himself.