Emily Bathalter
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“It is a surprising fact that those who object most violently to the manipulation of behaviour nevertheless make the most vigorous effort to manipulate minds.”
― Beyond Freedom and Dignity
― Beyond Freedom and Dignity
“The severest trial of oppression is the constant outrage which one suffers at the thought of the oppressor. What Jesus discovered was how to avoid the inner devastations. His technique was to practice the opposite emotion... [a man] may not get his freedom or possessions back, but he's less miserable. It's a difficult lesson.”
― Walden Two
― Walden Two
“A failure is not always a mistake, it may simply be the best one can do under the circumstances. The real mistake is to stop trying. ”
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“It is a mistake to suppose that the whole issue is how to free man. The issue is to improve the way in which he is controlled.”
― Walden Two
― Walden Two
“Society attacks early, when the individual is helpless. It enslaves him almost before he has tasted freedom. The 'ologies' will tell you how its done Theology calls it building a conscience or developing a spirit of selflessness. Psychology calls it the growth of the superego.
Considering how long society has been at it, you'd expect a better job. But the campaigns have been badly planned and the victory has never been secured.”
― Walden Two
Considering how long society has been at it, you'd expect a better job. But the campaigns have been badly planned and the victory has never been secured.”
― Walden Two
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