Brainwashing Quote by R. D. Laing
“Long before a thermonuclear war can come about, we have had to lay waste our own sanity. We begin with the children. It is imperative to catch them in time. Without the most thorough and rapid brainwashing their dirty minds would see through our dirty tricks. Children are not yet fools, but we shall turn them into imbeciles like ourselves, with high I.Q.s if possible.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Divided Self, 1960
Society corrupts children’s minds early; early brainwashing must be stopped to prevent future folly.
In simple terms: Children are corrupted early.
Key Takeaway
Protect youth from manipulation.
Themes
psychology
society
manipulation
Mood
concerned
critical
Type
analytical
protective
When to use this quote
- parenting
- school curricula
- media exposure
Key Concepts
mind control
early education
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we nurture critical thinking?
- What safeguards protect young minds?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on “brainwashing” may ignore positive socialization.
