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Grown-ups believe that children are sensible only to very showy things, bright colors, loud noises, etc. It is true that such violent stimuli attract their attention; we have all seen children attracted by people singing, the sound of bells, flags flying, or brilliant lights. But such violent attractions from without are only incidental; they distract the attention, awaken it with violence, and disperse it over what has stimulated the senses.

Quote ID: 02871

Author

Maria Montessori

Source

The Secret Of Childhood

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