“But life was not interrupted...” Montessori offers us, in this brief little chapter, a taste of the remarkable achievements of ancient civilizations and a reminder that we have always had great intellect, great art and great social achievements, even in seemingly less evolved societies. She names these predecessors and their achievements and, in doing so, nods to the ingenuity and resilience of humanity. Thank you, Dr. Montessori. I needed that. We are in challenging days. I