Dumb academicians cannot comprehend their slavery to counterfeit word and its evil. Word enslaves mind. Talking dog could enslave humanity. Teachers enslave you stupid.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The text claims language enslaves the mind and blames teachers.
- In plain terms
- Words control you and teachers help them.
- What can you take from it?
- Consider how language shapes your thoughts.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do words limit thought?
- How to think freely?
Another view
It generalizes all teachers negatively.
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