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Famous Maria Montessori Quotes
“The essence of independence is to be able to do something for one’s self.”
“To assist a child we must provide him with an environment which will enable him to develop freely.”
“Free choice is one of the highest of all the mental processes.”
“Character formation cannot be taught. It comes from experience and not from explanation.”
“Growth comes from activity, not from intellectual understanding.”
“The essential thing is to arouse such an interest that it engages the child’s whole personality.”
“The child’s parents are not his makers but his guardians.”
“The unknown energy that can help humanity is that which lies hidden in the child.”
“No one can be free unless he is independent.”
“The child is truly a miraculous being, and this should be felt deeply by the educator.”
“Education cannot be effective unless it helps a child to open up himself to life.”
“For what is the use of transmitting knowledge if the individual's total development lags behind?”