A man who has been alone since birth will have no verbal behavior, will not be aware of himself as a person, will possess no techniques of self-management, and with respect to the world around him will have only those meager skills which can be acquired in one short lifetime from nonsocial contingencies. (p. 123)
Beyond Freedom and Dignity. Chapter 6: Values. Quote 16
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