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> [The first essential for the child’s development is concentration. The child who concentrates is immensely happy.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/maria-montessori/the-first-essential-for-the-child-s-development-is-concentration-the/)

[Maria Montessori](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/maria-montessori/)

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> [A good teacher does not get lost in the details, but points to what is essential so that the child or student can find meaning and joy in life.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/pope-francis/a-good-teacher-does-not-get-lost-in-the-details-but-points-to-what-is/)

[Pope Francis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/pope-francis/)

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