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Punishment may make us obey the orders we are given, but at best it will only teach an obedience to authority, not a self-control which enhances our self-respect.
Bruno Bettelheim
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"Punishment may make us obey the orders we are given, but at best it will only teach an obedience to authority, not a self-control which enhances our self-respect."
— Bruno Bettelheim

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Punishment may make us obey the orders we are given, but at best it will only teach an obedience to authority, not a self-control which enhances our self-respect. — Bruno Bettelheim

About Bruno Bettelheim

Bruno Bettelheim was a Writer from United States (1903–1990).

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Who said "Punishment may make us obey the orders we are given, but at best it will only t…"?
This quote is attributed to Bruno Bettelheim, a Writer from United States.
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Bruno Bettelheim lived from 1903 – 1990.