Maria Montessori - Society Quotes

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Conventions which camouflage a man's true feelings are a spiritual lie which help him adapt himself to the organized deviations of society.

Maria Montessori

The social rights of children must be recognized so that a world suited to their needs may be constructed for them. The greatest crime that society commits is that of wasting the money which it should use for children on things that will destroy them and society itself as well.

Maria Montessori

The greatest step forward in human evolution was made when society began to help the weak and the poor, instead of oppressing and despising them.

Maria Montessori

All adults stand accused... the society responsible for the welfare of children has been put on trial. There is something apocalyptic about this startling accusation; it is mysterious and terrible like the voice of the Last Judgment: 'What have you done to the children I entrusted to you?'

Maria Montessori

The child is essentially alien to this society of men and might express his position in the words of the Gospel: My kingdom is not of this world

Maria Montessori