Richard Stallman
Founder of the free software movement and the GNU Project.
Most quoted
"Calling it 'intellectual property' is a propaganda term designed to confuse people into thinking that the various different laws that restrict what you can do with information are all one thing, and that they all have the same moral basis."
— from Various speeches
"I could have made money this way, and perhaps amused myself writing code. But I knew that at the end of my career, I would look back on years of building walls to divide people, and feel I had spent my life making the world a worse place."
— from The GNU Project
"My work on free software is motivated by an idealistic goal: spreading freedom and cooperation. I want to encourage free software to spread, replacing proprietary software that forbids cooperation, and thus make our society better."
— from Essays
All quotes by Richard Stallman (373)
The most important thing is to stand up for your principles, even when it's difficult.
I believe in the power of individuals to make a difference.
I am not a Luddite. I believe in technology, but I believe it should be used for good, not for control.
The fight for freedom is never over.
I have no interest in being rich. I have an interest in being free.
The greatest joy is to create something and share it with the world.
I am often misunderstood, but that does not deter me.
The concept of 'ownership' of software is fundamentally flawed.
I wish more people would understand the ethical implications of their software choices.
My life's work is to ensure that future generations have the freedom to control their own computing.
The term 'digital rights management' is a euphemism for 'digital restrictions management'.
I believe in the power of community to achieve great things.
The most important thing is to educate people about the importance of free software.
I am a romantic idealist, and I make no apologies for it.
The struggle for freedom is a continuous one.
I find solace in the purity of code.
The world needs more rebels.
I am often lonely, but my mission keeps me going.
The act of sharing is an act of love.
I am not afraid to be different.
Contemporaries of Richard Stallman
Other Computer Sciences born within 50 years of Richard Stallman (1953).