乔姆斯基语

Language is the tool of thought." - Language serves as the primary means by which humans think and express their ideas.
语言是思考的工具。
All children are born geniuses, but the education system beats it out of them." - According to Chomsky, human beings have an innate capacity for language acquisition that formal education can stifle.
所有的孩子生来都是天才，但教育体制会扼杀这种天赋。
The responsibility of intellectuals is to speak the truth and expose lies.
知识分子的责任是说出真相并揭露谎言。

Education should be directed toward critical thinking rather than mere information absorption." - In line with his view on innate linguistic abilities, Chomsky advocates for education that fosters analytical skills.
教育应注重培养批判性思维，而不仅仅是吸收信息。
Power is not only what you do; it's what you do not allow others to do." - This quote reflects Chomsky's political views on power dynamics and social control.
权力不仅在于你做什么，还在于你不允许他人做什么。
A truly democratic society would be one in which ordinary people participate directly in decision-making processes." - Chomsky promotes a vision of democracy where citizens actively engage in governance.
真正民主的社会是普通民众直接参与决策过程的社会。
Language reflects our understanding of the world around us." - For Chomsky, language isn't just about communication; it also shapes how we perceive reality.
语言反映了我们对周围世界的理解。
Propaganda is to democracy what violence is to totalitarianism." - Chomsky sees propaganda as a tool used to manipulate public opinion in supposedly free societies.
宣传在民主社会中的作用就像暴力在极权主义社会中的作用一样。
If we don't believe in freedom of expression for those we despise, we don't believe in it at all." - Chomsky defends free speech rights even for those whose opinions he disagrees with.
如果我们不支持那些我们憎恨的人的言论自由，那我们就不真正支持言论自由。
The real war criminals aren't brought to trial." - Chomsky often critiques international justice systems for failing to hold powerful individuals or states accountable for their actions.
真正的战争罪犯并未接受审判。