Maria Montessori

Overview

Maria Montessori born Chiaravalle, Ancona, Italy August 31, 1870 (d. 1952). Pioneer in peace education and research; lifelong opponent of war and militarism, promoted League of Nations and UNESCO; first Italian woman doctor 1896.

Quotations

"Establishing lasting peace is the work of education; all politics can do is keep us out of war."

"True peace. . . suggests the triumph of justice and love." (Peace & Education, p. 7, 1943; 1913 photo Wikipedia)