Noam Chomsky Quotes
If we don’t believe in freedom of expression for people we despise, we don’t believe in it at all.
Quotes to Explore
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It's those damn critics again.
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I have often said one of the reasons more blacks don't support Republicans is because they don't trust the GOP establishment.
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I wouldn't trade a thing. Even the troubles that I had. I have become the husband and mate to my wife that I have because of what I went through, including the bad times. I wouldn't trade that.
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My favorite soundtrack is 'Avatar.' It's the best thing in the world. I love it.
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All the animals I've painted always have a relationship with man. I have been told that part of the knowledge of the human anatomy comes from animals.
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I was the first to advocate the Web. But I am very troubled by this thing that every kid must have a laptop computer. The kids are totally in the computer age. There's a whole new brain operation that's being moulded by the computer.
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I always watch superhero movies, and I like the action and the fighting and all the different kinds of powers.
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Most pitchers fear losing their fastball, but since I don't have one, I have nothing to fear but fear itself.
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Men and women are immigrants in each other's worlds.
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I have a difficult time sitting down for long periods.
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We believe that visa quotas should be lifted and people should visit anywhere they wish freely.
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I had an idea when I was 18 or 19 to start tutoring people, like the way that people get tutored in saxophone or guitar, but for production. I really enjoyed it, but I don't have time for that any more.
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Not everyone is lucky enough to be given space and trust.
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I was a very interested arts student, I was always into that part of school and when I got into high school I went into architectural drafting. It gave me an understanding of how to build things and it's really helped me put things in perspective. With my music and my movies, to me it's all art.
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AI will probably most likely lead to the end of the world, but in the meantime, there'll be great companies.
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Being around some of the bright lights of the technology world and having them expect great things helps you sit down and do it seriously.
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If war comes upon us, it will come as a thief in the night.
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I don't think you can cry if the script is rubbish. I have to feel it; it's as simple as that. It's just like if you're watching something moving, and you feel yourself welling up. It's the same thing. You're just being carried along with the story. There's nothing magical about it. I think I'm in touch with my emotions, and I can't help it.
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We made too many wrong mistakes.
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I believe that the power of literature is stronger than the power of tyranny.
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A certain sense of cruelty towards oneself and others is Christian; hatred of those who think differently; the will to persecute. Mortal hostility against the masters of the earth, against the 'noble', that is also Christian; hatred of mind, of pride, courage, freedom, libertinage of mind, is Christian; hatred of the senses, of joy in general, is Christian.
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My parents moved around Stockton and Lodi. I had a lot of anxiety about jumping into another classroom. They were always putting me in special ed. But I was smart; I wasn't like these kids in the special-ed classes. But it would make me feel a little bit stupid.
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I have spoken about deficits, and I think deficits are important because they address broad economic and financial stability. We need to talk about that.
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If we don’t believe in freedom of expression for people we despise, we don’t believe in it at all.
