“Children are human beings to whom respect is due, superior to us by reason of their innocence and of the greater possibilities of their future.”
More from Maria Montessori
“We must help the child to act for himself, will for himself, think for himself; this is…”
“Never help a child with a task at which he feels he can succeed.”
“The satisfaction which they find in their work has given them a grace and ease like that…”
“It comes for a moment but its benefits last for a lifetime.”