Motivation impels expression, and the higher the motive, the higher the human expression. Therefore, education, by inspiring higher motives, tends to uplift human action. For example, in school, writing should occur when there is the motive to express thought. Training the modes of expression through motivated practice allows the children to develop at their own natural pace and rhythm. Economy of personal energy is freedom, and freedom is conformity or obedience to God's laws.
Personal liberty is self-effort unrestricted by anything but the laws of being.
Grace and genuineness depict expressions that are unified by the center of the soul in honesty, poise, balance, rhythm, and harmony of ease. To correct fear, self-conceit, and lack of unity, Parker suggests a change of motive toward courage of duty and high purpose. The modes of expression can be developed by growing out of the study of the sciences, history, and literature. Educative work that was best for the whole and best for each individual meant that a school was in order. The lifting of motivation to altruism and love of humanity was the essence of religion.