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.

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.

The senses, being the explorers of the world, open the way to knowledge.

Doubt manifests itself in indecision.

I try to take everyone's head off, to tell the truth.

sticks and stones can only break bones; but words can shatter the soul

President Obama has pledged $3 billion to aid poor nations. All of that $3 billion is going to the United States.

Phlegmatic natures can be inspired to enthusiasm only by being made into fanatics.

My skin doesn't look as good when I'm not eating enough fruits and vegetables, so I try to eat plenty.

Blakes Hotel in South Kensington was a particular favourite of mine during what I affectionately think of as my Restless Years.

If the government can't get the black man justice, then it's time for the black man to get some justice for himself.

I would not rob you of your food or your clothes or your umbrella, but if I caught your German out I would take it. But I don't study any more,- I have given it up.

When I give, I give myself.