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Matt Bateman@mbateman• over 1 year ago

Montessori: “Actually, it is useless to depend upon scolding and entreaties for the maintenance of discipline. These may at first give the illusion of being somewhat effective; but…

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Matt Bateman@mbateman• over 1 year ago
Replying to @mbateman

“…[t]he first glimmerings of discipline have their origin in work. At a certain moment a child becomes intensely interested in some task.

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Matt Bateman@mbateman• over 1 year ago
Replying to @mbateman

“One of the greatest difficulties in securing discipline lies in the fact that it cannot be obtained simply with words. No man disciplines himself by merely hearing another speak.

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Matt Bateman@mbateman• over 1 year ago
Replying to @mbateman

“…Discipline is therefore attained indirectly, that is, by developing activity in spontaneous work. Everyone must learn how to control himself and how to engage in calm and silent activity, for no other purpose than that of keeping alive that inner flame on which life depends.”

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