A. S. Neill Quotes
1883–1973 Scotland
Alexander Sutherland Neill (17 October 1883 – 23 September 1973), known as A. S.
- Scotland
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- Philosophers
Also known as: Alexander Sutherland Neill
Random A. S. Neill quote
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My own criterion of success is the ability to work joyfully and to live positively.
Summerhill (1960)
A child is innately wise and realistic. If left to himself without adult suggestion of any kind, he will develop as far as he is capable of developing.
Summerhill (1960)
You cannot make children learn music or anything else without to some degree converting them into will-less adults.
Summerhill (1960)
If the emotions are free, the intellect will look after itself.
The Free Child (1953)
Hate breeds hate, and love breeds love.
Summerhill (1960)
No one has the right to make a boy learn Latin, because learning is a matter for individual choice; but if in a Latin class, a boy fools all the time, the class should throw him out, because he interferes with the freedom of others.
Summerhill (1960)
A good teacher does not draw out; he gives out, and what he gives out is love. And by love I mean approval, or if you like, friendliness, good nature. The good teacher not only understands the child: he approves of the child.
The Problem Teacher (1939)