Ignorant Quote by Gilles Deleuze
“Forming grammatically correct sentences is for the normal individual the prerequisite for any submission to social laws. No one is supposed to be ignorant of grammaticality; those who are belong in special institutions. The unity of language is fundamentally political.”
About This Quote
Source Book: A Thousand Plateaus, Gilles Deleuze and Félix Guattari, 1980
Language rules shape social order; mastery of grammar is seen as essential for participation and power.
In simple terms: Grammar is treated as a gatekeeper for social inclusion.
Key Takeaway
Recognize how language norms enforce hierarchy.
Themes
power
language
politics
social control
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- education policy
- legal drafting
- public discourse
- media writing
Key Concepts
structuralism
hegemony
normativity
Questions to Reflect On
- How do language standards marginalize non‑standard speakers?
- What alternatives exist to inclusive communication?
A Different Perspective
Assumes all societies value the same linguistic standards.
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