G. Stanley Hall

The man of the future may, and even must, do things impossible in the past and acquire new motor variations not given by heredity. ”

Adolescence as the time when an individual 'recapitulates' the savage stage of the race's past. ”

Being an only child is a disease in itself. ”

Every theory of love, from Plato down, teaches that each individual loves in the other sex what he lacks in himself. ”

The years from about eight to twelve constitute a unique period of human life. ”

Abundance and vigor of automatic movements are desirable, and even a considerable degree of restlessness is a good sign in young children. ”

Adolescence is a new birth, for the higher and more completely human traits are now born. ”

Civilization is so hard on the body that some have called it a disease, despite the arts that keep puny bodies alive to a greater average age, and our greater protection from contagious and germ diseases. ”

Of all work-schools, a good farm is probably the best for motor development. ”