I don't know whether I want to improve religion or not. I prefer to get rid of it. B. F. Skinner improvepreferreligion Change image and share on social
I don't deny the importance of genetics. However, the fact that I might be altruistic isn't because I have a gene for altruism; the fact that I do something for my children at some cost to myself comes from a history that has operated on me. B. F. Skinner altruismaltruisticchild share on social
We shouldn't teach great books; we should teach a love of reading. B. F. Skinner bookgreatlove Change image and share on social
I did not direct my life. I didn't design it. I never made decisions. Things always came up and made them for me. That's what life is. B. F. Skinner decisiondesigndirect Change image and share on social
I am opposed to the military use of animals. I am also opposed to the military use of men. B. F. Skinner animalmanmilitary Change image and share on social
When you run into something interesting, drop everything else and study it. B. F. Skinner dropinterestrun Change image and share on social
Great scientific contributions have been techniques. B. F. Skinner contributiongreatscientific Change image and share on social
Education is what survives when what has been learned has been forgotten. B. F. Skinner educationforgetlearn Change image and share on social
I never really expected to be controversial. B. F. Skinner controversialexpect Change image and share on social
I think my novel, 'Walden Two,' has made people stop and look at the culture they have inherited and wonder if it is the last word or whether it can be changed. B. F. Skinner changecultureinherit Change image and share on social
