Creativity comes from applying things you learn in other fields to the field you work in.

What is the most important thing you could be working on in the world right now? ... And if you're not working on that, why aren't you?

With enough of us, around the world, we'll not just send a strong message opposing the privatization of knowledge - we'll make it a thing of the past.

Information is power. But like all power, there are those who want to keep it for themselves.

There is no justice in following unjust laws.

No, you can’t force other people to change. You can, however, change just about everything else. And usually, that’s enough.

Life is short ... so why waste it doing something dumb?

As the Internet breaks down the last justifications for a professional class of politicians, it also builds up the tools for replacing them.

There is no justice in following unjust laws. It's time to come into the light and, in the grand tradition of civil disobedience, declare our opposition to this private theft of public culture.

Steadfastness is a noble quality, but unguided by knowledge or humility, it becomes rashness, or obstinacy.

I don’t want to be happy. I just want to change the world.

And to see the white flash of Klaus's eyes as he whirled on her. For one stunned instant she stared at him, and then lightning crackled.From an empty sky.

The Lord is concerned about the poor receiving justice and that they are not neglected or cheated.

There was no use feeling guilty about getting on to the ship when you are in the middle of the ocean. If you felt guilty or sorry, you had only one option – drown in the middle of the sea.

Fan the sinking flame of hilarity with the wing of friendship; and pass the rosy wine.

As for food, half of my friends have dug their graves with their teeth.

I think people would be suprised at how much we curse when we screw up. I'm like somebody with Tourette's Syndrome.

Privatization of the postal system has long been characterized as absurd, but I have always said it is only logical.

Public action should seek to expand the set of opportunities of those who have the least voice and fewest resources and capabilities.

I don't remember ever having writer's block. If I sit in there for four hours, I'll usually have something.

The important thing is to keep playing, to play against weak opponents and to play for big stakes.