the child walks, runs, jumps and by doing this
he develops his legs. Nature first makes the instruments,
and then develops them by means of functions, through
experiences upon the environment.
Montessori
He determines how many stars there are
Tehillim 147:4
THE eye is the first circle; the horizon which it forms is the
second; and throughout nature this primary figure is repeated
without end. It is the highest emblem in the cipher of the world ..
Emerson
When the child has acquired independence, it is by exercising this independence that he will develop.
Montessori
He gives food to the animals
147:9
Our life is an apprenticeship to the truth that around
every circle another can be drawn; that there is no end in
nature, but every end is a beginning;
Emerson
the behaviour is affirmed
in each individual by the experiences this individual
carries out upon the environment
Montessori
the strength of a horse
147:10
there is always an other dawn risen on mid-noon, and under every deep a lower deep opens.
Emerson
It’s important for the teacher who works with young
children to understand that she knows little about
children.
Malaguzzi
In gold or emerging into the clear bluish haze
Of uncertainty. We come back to ourselves
John Ashbery
a runner’s speed
147:10
We have to understand that they are moving
and working with many ideas, but their most important task is to build relationships with friends.
Malaguzzi
wait for his grace
147:11
In what height is my abode? Ascending, I’ve never counted the steps leading to myself–and where the steps cease, that is where I have my roof and my abode. *
Nietzsche
A will that wills what the individual does enters
upon a road of conscious development. Our children
choose their own work spontaneously and, repeating this
exercise of choice, develop a consciousness of their
actions.
Montessori
he blesses your children within you
147:13
One who sees inaction in action, and action in inaction, is wise among men, and he is in the transcendental position, although engaged in all sorts of activities.
Bhagavad Gita
He sends his word out over the earth
147:15
“‘Be sure! From now on I will take interest only in necessity! Be sure: amor fati will be my supreme love!’”–There exists the possibility you’ll go that far
Nietzsche
sends crystals of ice like crumbs of bread
Then he sends his word out and melts them
148:17
The Furies, isn’t that just a
derogatory name for the Graces?
Nietzsche
One who sees inaction in action, and action in inaction, is wise among men, and he is in the transcendental position, although engaged in all sorts of activities.
Bhagavad Gita
he makes the winds blow, and the water flows
148:18
It is true that the Divine will prevails at all times and under all circumstances. Individuals cannot act of their own accord. Recognize the force of the Divine will and keep quiet. Everyone is looked after by
God. He created all.
Sri Ramana Maharshi
A person can receive only what is given them from heaven
John 3:27
Similarly, the soul or jiva subjected
to the threefold activity of creation, preservation and destruction,
which takes place merely due to the unique Presence of the
Supreme Lord, performs acts in accordance with its karma, and
subsides to rest after such activity.
Sri Ramana Maharshi
By myself I can do nothing
John 5:30
Whoever does God’s will is my brother and sister and mother.
Mark 3:35
Let the children come to me, don’t stop them, for the Kingdom of God belongs to such as these.
Mark 10:14
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