Free software is software that respects your freedom and the social solidarity of your community. So its free as in freedom. – Richard Stallman
With paper printed books, you have certain freedoms. You can acquire the book anonymously by paying cash, which is the way I always buy books. I never use a credit card. I dont identify to any database when I buy books. Amazon takes away that freedom. – Richard Stallman
In the free/libre software movement, we develop software that respects users freedom, so we and you can escape from software that doesnt. – Richard Stallman
Sharing is good, and with digital technology, sharing is easy. – Richard Stallman
Although we have, in theory, abolished human slavery, recognized womens rights, and stopped child labor, we continue to enslave other species who, if we simply pay attention, show quite clearly that they experience parental love, pain, and the desire for freedom, just as we do. – Ingrid Newkirk