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

The unknown energy that can help humanity is that which lies hidden in the child.

The child should live in an environment of beauty.

If I am going up a ladder, and a dog begins to bite at my ankles, I can do one of two things - either turn round and kick out at the it, or simply go on up the ladder. I prefer to go up the ladder!

How does he achieve this independence? He does it by means of a continuous activity. How does he become free? By means of constant effort. we know that development results from activity. The environment must be rich in motives which lend interest to activity and invite the child to conduct his own experiences.

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.

As soon as children find something that interests them they lose their instability and learn to concentrate.