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Maria Montessori

We cannot create observers by saying 'observe,' but by giving them the power and the means for this observation and these means are procured through education of the senses.

Maria Montessori

Education

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Maria Montessori is saying that simply telling someone to pay attention does not make them truly observant; instead, they need the skills and tools to notice details. These skills come from training their senses through proper education, allowing them to understand and learn from what they observe.

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