John Perry Barlow
Quotes by John Perry Barlow
But groundless hope, like unconditional love, is the only kind worth having.
— John Perry Barlow
They seem to have forgotten that, and are back saying the only purpose of P2P networks is for illegal trading of owned goods. We claim part of the reason for P2P is for legal trading of what ought to be in public domain. And what is in public domain in many cases.
— John Perry Barlow
Royalties are not how most writers or musicians make their living. Musicians by and large make a living with a relationship with an audience that is economically harnessed through performance and ticket sales.
— John Perry Barlow
You do not know our culture, our ethics, or the unwritten codes that already provide our society more order than could be obtained by any of your impositions.
— John Perry Barlow
The Internet treats censorship as a malfunction and routes around it.
— John Perry Barlow
We will create a civilization of the Mind in Cyberspace. May it be more humane and fair than the world your governments have made before.
— John Perry Barlow
Relying on the government to protect your privacy is like asking a peeping tom to install your window blinds.
— John Perry Barlow