The fundamental basis of education must always remain that one must act for oneself. That is clear. One must act for him or herself.

Establishing lasting peace is the work of education; all politics can do is keep us out of war.

No social problem is as universal as the oppression of the child

Peace is what every human being is craving for, and it can be brought about by humanity through the child.

But if for the physical life it is necessary to have the child exposed to the vivifying forces of nature, it is also necessary for his psychical life to place the soul of the child in contact with creation.

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

Imitation is the first instinct of the awakening mind.