Maria Montessori Quotes

The child seeks for independence by means of work; an independence of body and mind.

No one can be free unless he is independent. Therefore, the first active manifestations of the child's individual liberty must be so guided that through this activity he may arrive at independence.

. . . besides love, independence of thought is the greatest gift an adult can give a child.

I didn't really care if I had a coach that much, me personally, because I was brought up to think for myself.

No, I think it taught me to be independent and never expect a handout and never wait for anybody to hand you anything in any aspect of my life.

The child's conquests of independence are the basic steps in what is called his 'natural development'.

Encourage independence in your children by regularly losing them in the supermarket.

One hundred percent my mother, who would always say, "If you want something done, do it yourself." She must have said that 100 times to me - as a child, as a young woman, yesterday on the phone.

When a child is given a little leeway, he will at once shout, "I want to do it!" But in our schools, which have an environment adapted to children's needs, they say, "Help me to do it alone." And these words reveal their inner needs.

The only person who is going to give you security and the life you want is you.

No one can stop you from doing exactly what you want to do. If you can accept that the cavalry won't come, and if you can be the cavalry, it gives you a chance to be happy.

Work out your own salvation. Do not depend on others.

I think it is important to let your kids have independence and ownership. Let your kids do what they have a passion for.

The way I look at it, I'd rather make my own mistakes than have people make them for me.

If someone else isn't making it happen for you, make it happen yourself.

A strenuous effort must be made to train young people to think for themselves and take independent charge of their lives.

I'll always continue to work. I've never much depended on anyone but myself, as far as that goes.

Take your life in your own hands, and what happens? A terrible thing: no one to blame.

Some people are used to having things done for them by her parents, I am not. I can do it myself.

If I am to truly become an autonomous woman, then I must take over that role of being my own guardian.

I developed a sense of maturity when it comes to being dependent upon other people. I don't feel anyone really truly wants me to win more than I do.

Liberty is not merely a privilege to be conferred; it is a habit to be acquired.

Do everything yourself.

I had always been a free spirit and always gotten what I wanted.

I don't need to be motivated by anybody. Never have.