Bring the child to the consciousness of his own dignity, and he will be free. We see no limit to what should be offered to the child, for his will be an immense field of chosen activity.

The goal of early childhood education should be to activate the child's own natural desire to learn.

Do not tell them how to do it. Show them how to do it and do not say a word. If you tell them, they will watch your lips move. If you show them, they will want to do it themselves.

The education of even a small child, therefore, does not aim at preparing him for school, but for life.

To assist a child we must provide him with an environment which will enable him to develop freely.

The most important period of life is not the age of university studies, but the first one, the period from birth to the age of six.

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

We shall walk together on this path of life, for all things are part of the universe and are connected with each other to form one whole unity.

The greatest sign of success for a teacher...is to be able to say, "The children are now working as if I did not exist."

Free the child's potential, and you will transform him into the world.

Our aim is not merely to make the child understand, and still less to force him to memorize, but so to touch his imagination as to enthuse him to his innermost core.

There's more at stake from the ripples we make than simply passing through.

The worst kind of loneliness, I think, is to be in the presence of those you love and have them treat you like you aren't there.

I resolved to take Fate by the throat and shake the living out of her.

In the spirit of science, there really is no such thing as a 'failed experiment.' Any test that yields valid data is a valid test.

All roads lead to Johannesburg.

Love your fellow, and not just those who agree with you.

I will come back as a little breeze. You will feel me on your face, and you will know that I am still listening. So you can still talk to me.

Nonviolent attainment of self-government presupposes a non-violent control over the violent elements in the country.

A man has a tendency to accept you the way you are, while most women immediately start to pick flaws and want to change you.

I have a great support team. I have very understanding parents that do not put too much pressure on me, and I have close friends that I lean on for support.