Johann Pestalozzi

"Education is the most effective means of supporting the progress of those branches of human knowledge which are of universal importance."

"Man can be changed by education."

"The natural development of man is the object of education."

"Education should develop man's natural abilities."

"A man has only a finite time upon earth."

"The highest respect which we can show to the truth is by employing all our power to promote it."

"Wisdom is the most beautiful ornament of life."

"Do not do unto others what you do not wish done to yourself."

"Knowledge itself is power."

"The object of education is not to make the young perfect in any one of the sciences, but so to open and develop their senses that they can judge for themselves."

"Every man has a natural right to life, liberty, and the fruits of his labor."

"Sense of duty is the highest principle of life."

"The education of the senses is the foundation of true knowledge."

"Faith, hope, and charity must be the guiding stars of our lives."

"The development of the whole human being is the true aim of education."

"Humanity's highest achievements depend on the education of the young."

"Motherhood is the school of mankind."

"The mother's influence is stronger than school instruction."

"Love is the highest principle of education."

"The heart is the source of all action."

"Nature is the great teacher of man."

"Observation is the foundation of knowledge."

"Only through living can we truly learn to live."

"The education of man should begin from his earliest years."

"Children should learn through experience and activity."

"Truth is eternal and unchangeable."

"Art is the expression of the human soul."

"Work is the dignity of life."

"Success comes to those who persevere."

"Patience is the greatest of all virtues."