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How often is the soul of man - especially in childhood - deprived because he is not allowed to come in contact with nature.
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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The child who has felt a strong love for his surroundings and for all living creatures, who has discovered joy and enthusiasm in work, gives us reason to hope that humanity can develop in a new direction.
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Concentration is the key that opens up to the child the latent treasures within him.
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