14/05/2025
At 96 years old, the esteemed American philosopher and professor Noam Chomsky has been silenced, losing his capacity for speech and writing. This marks the end of an era for the "throne of words," the very instrument he wielded to dissect and reveal truths about global power structures. Throughout his impactful life, Chomsky gifted us with profound insights, such as:
"Nations are not inherently impoverished; rather, it is the systems governing their resources that fail."
"Truth is not a gift bestowed upon you; it is a personal discovery that demands your own effort."
"A classic tactic of control involves fabricating an external threat, seemingly more menacing than the controllers themselves, who then position themselves as the populace's protectors."
"History's starkest lesson reveals that rights are not granted benevolently; they are seized through struggle."
"Distorting historical narratives to spotlight only 'great men' serves a purpose: it cultivates a sense of powerlessness in the masses, fostering the belief that change can only be initiated by exceptional individuals."
"The world's complexity and ambiguity can be unsettling. Resisting this confusion, however, leads to intellectual conformity, merely echoing the thoughts of others."
"To dominate a population, instill the belief that their suffering is self-inflicted, and then present yourself as the solution to their woes."
"The Western world will eventually lament its superficial ideologies that estrange individuals from their intrinsic nature. The pursuit of authentic faith and belief is paramount."
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