"The only way to make a difference is to be willing to take a risk."

"The internet was designed to be free and open, and we need to keep it that way."

"The only way to ensure privacy is to encrypt everything."

"I am not looking to hide. I am not looking to be a hero. I am looking to inspire people to stand up for their rights."

"I don’t see myself as a hero because what I’m doing is self-interested: I don’t want to live in a world where there’s no privacy."