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When dealing with children there is greater need for observing than of probing
Maria Montessori
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Maria Montessori
Age: 81 †
Born: 1870
Born: August 31
Died: 1952
Died: May 6
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Maria Tecla Artemisia Montessori
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We must help the child to act for himself, will for himself, think for himself this is the art of those who aspire to serve the spirit.
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