Speech is one of the marvels that characterize man, and also one of the most difficult spontaneous creations that have been accomplished by nature. Maria Montessori accomplishcharacterizecreation Change image and share on social
The development of language is part of the development of the personality, for words are the natural means of expressing thoughts and establishing understanding between people. Maria Montessori developmentestablishexpress Change image and share on social
Man is capable of every great heroism; it was man who found a means of conquering the formidable obstacles of his environment, establishing himself lord of the earth, and laying the foundations of civilization. Maria Montessori capablecivilizationconquer share on social
It is by developing the individual that he is prepared for that wonderful manifestation of the human intelligence, which drawing constitutes. The ability to see reality in form, in color, in proportion, to be master of the movements of one's own hand - that is what is necessary. Maria Montessori abilitycolorconstitute share on social
The greatest development is achieved during the first years of life, and therefore it is then that the greatest care should be taken. If this is done, then the child does not become a burden; he will reveal himself as the greatest marvel of nature. Maria Montessori achieveburdencare share on social
All work is noble; the only ignoble thing is to live without working. There is need to realize the value of work in all its forms whether manual or intellectual, to be called 'mate,' to have sympathetic understanding of all forms of activity. Maria Montessori activitycallform share on social
Moral Education is the source of that spiritual equilibrium on which everything else depends and which may be compared to that physical equilibrium or sense of balance, without which it is impossible to stand upright or to move into any other position. Maria Montessori balancecomparedepend share on social
How can any one paint who cannot grade colors? How can any one write poetry who has not learnt to hear and see? Maria Montessori colorgradehear Change image and share on social
The selfsame procedure which zoology, a branch of the natural sciences, applies to the study of animals, anthropology must apply to the study of man; and by doing so, it enrolls itself as a science in the field of nature. Maria Montessori animalanthropologyapply share on social
The hand is, in the highest degree, a human characteristic. It is man's organ of grasp and of the sense of touch, while in animals these two functions are relegated to the mouth. Maria Montessori animalcharacteristicdegree Change image and share on social
