B.F. Skinner — "Give me a child and I'll shape him into anything."
Give me a child and I'll shape him into anything.
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Attributed, a common misquote or oversimplification of his views, he stated that with specific control of environment he could shape behavior, not 'anything'. The sentiment is widely attributed to him.
Date: Unknown, likely mid-20th century
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