Chomsky: Power and Terror

Summary: Power and Terror by Chomsky (Seven Stories Press (2003)). (Stub — expand from highlights.)

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Source pages: Library Quotes Analysis: Batch 4 (Books 39-49 Selection), Quotes batch 2

Quote pages: Chomsky — Power and Terror

Last updated: 2026-05-07

Quotes

Critical Thinking

“If we want to understand the world, we have to begin by doubting the elementary truths that are presented to us by the doctrinal system.” (p. 24)

Society and Morality

“The basic principle is that we should apply to ourselves the same standards we apply to others.” (p. 42)

Consciousness and Power

“Power doesn’t want you to think; it wants you to repeat.” (p. 76)