The vastness of spirit, the activity of imagination, and the diligence of the mind—that is genius. — Diderot
There is no real education without self-education. — Sukhomlinsky
One should not turn a child's spiritual world into mere learning of knowledge. If we strive to focus all a child's spiritual energy on schoolwork, his life will become unbearable. He should be not only a student, but first and foremost a person with diverse interests, requirements, and desires. — Sukhomlinsky
Break down a complex problem into its simplest and most original form. Once these fundamental questions are fully understood, take a leap forward. This is a profound way of thinking. Using this method helps students develop strong psychological resilience to face the new, and cultivates good problem-solving habits. — Hua Luogeng
If a person's conduct is upright, they will follow without orders; if it is not, they will not follow even with orders. — Confucius
Only if students do not spend all their time on studying, but leave plenty of time for self-direction, can they learn smoothly... This is the logic of the educational process. — Sukhomlinsky
To educate a person is to cultivate their hope for the future. — Makarenko
A year's plan is like planting grain; a decade's plan is like planting trees; a lifelong plan is like nurturing people. — Guan Zhong
The most urgent need in human nature is the desire to be appreciated. — William James
People who do not receive respect from others often have the strongest sense of self-esteem. — Makarenko