Denied Quote by Noam Chomsky
“There are some very general ideas that people can keep in mind; they're kind of truisms. It's only worth mentioning them because they're always denied.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: "The Language of Power", 2003
People often ignore simple truths because they are repeatedly denied, making those truths seem controversial.
In simple terms: Simple truths are ignored when denied often.
Key Takeaway
Question repeated denials of obvious facts.
Themes
critical thinking
truth
communication
Mood
analytical
skeptical
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- public discourse
- education
- policy debates
- media literacy
- social media
Key Concepts
cognitive bias
media manipulation
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we reject obvious ideas?
- How can we break cycles of denial?
A Different Perspective
Denial can be reinforced by echo chambers.
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