Quotes from Theodore Kaczynski

A theme that appears repeatedly in the writings of the social critics of the second half of the 20th century is the sense of purposelessness that afflicts many people in modern society.

People do not consciously and rationally choose the form of their society. Societies develop through processes of social evolution that are not under rational human control.

Consistent failure to attain goals throughout life results in defeatism, low self-esteem or depression.

In modern industrial society only minimal effort is necessary to satisfy one's physical needs.

I Don't Want To Live Long. I Would Rather Get The Death Penalty Than Spend The Rest Of My Life In Prison

The concept of "mental health" in our society is defined largely by the extent to which an individual behaves in accord with the needs of the system and does so without showing signs of stress.

My occupation is an open question. I was once an assistant professor of mathematics. Since then, I have spent time living in the woods of Montana.

In any case it is not normal to put into the satisfaction of mere curiosity the amount of time and effort that scientists put into their work.

We're allowing every Eric Harris, every troubled kid out there, to become the next Tim McVeigh.

The leftist is anti-individualistic... He is not the sort of person who has an inner sense of confidence in his own ability to solve his own problems and satisfy his own needs.

It is important not to confuse freedom with mere permissiveness

My occupation now, I suppose, is jail inmate.