"We wish the old things because we cannot understand the new, and we are always seeking after that gorgeousness which belongs to things already on decline, without recognizing in the humble simplicity of new ideas the germ which shall develop in the future."
~ Maria Montessori
Context of the Quote: Maria reflecting on a period of time when she had spent two months looking for beautiful enameled letters in print and cursive for the children. Her search was in vain. In disappointment she formulated an alternative: cut out sandpaper letters glued to smooth cards. In the end, this alphabet turned out to be superior to her experiences with enameled letters in the classroom.
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