Lev Vygotsky

"A human being is not finished at birth; he is finished at old age, and the end result is more the consequence of himself."

"The fundamental law of psychological development is that functions first appear socially, then internally."

"Without words, imagination would be severely limited and knowledge transmission would be nearly impossible."

"The role of culture in development cannot be overestimated; we are fundamentally cultural beings."

"Higher psychological functions develop as the child internalizes social interactions."

"Learning scaffolded by knowledgeable others creates the conditions for growth."

"The best learning happens when challenge meets support."

"Consciousness is the product of social interaction and cultural development."

"Children internalize the culture around them through guided participation."

"The zone of proximal development is where learning truly occurs."

"Human development is fundamentally social in nature."

"Symbols and tools are extensions of human thought and capability."

"The child's intellectual development depends on his social environment."

"Education is the most powerful tool for changing the world."

"We learn through dialogue, not monologue."

"The development of the mind is a process of becoming, not being."

"Culture shapes the very structure of our consciousness."

"What a child learns with support today, he does alone tomorrow."

"Learning is embedded in social events and culture."

"The internalization of socially rooted and historically developed activities is the distinguishing feature of human psychology."

"A person's development cannot be separated from their cultural and social context."

"Every psychological tool originates in social life before becoming internalized."

"The capacity for imagination is what makes us human."

"Play creates a zone of proximal development in the child."

"Higher thought begins in social interaction and becomes internalized."

"Language is the bridge between external action and internal thought."

"A child's ability to learn from others is the basis of human development."

"Culture is not something imposed on psychology but is the very stuff of which psychology is made."

"The genesis of higher mental processes lies in social relationships."

"Through collaborative learning, the child becomes competent in new domains."