Noam Chomsky
  • The principle that human nature, in its psychological aspects, is nothing more than a product of history and given social relations removes all barriers to coercion and manipulation by the powerful.

  • Humans have certain properties and characteristics which are intrinsic to them, just as every other organism does. That's human nature.

  • Resistance is feasible even for those who are not heroes by nature, and it is an obligation, I believe, for those who fear the consequences and detest the reality of the attempt to impose American hegemony.

  • If we don't believe in freedom of expression for people we despise, we don't believe in it at all.

  • The internet could be a very positive step towards education, organisation and participation in a meaningful society.