"The only way to have a just society is to have free software."

"I don't believe in intellectual property. I believe in copyright and patent, but not 'intellectual property'."

"Software patents are an attack on innovation and freedom."

"Once GNU is written, everyone will be able to obtain good system software free, just like air."

"Giving the Linus Torvalds Award to the Free Software Foundation is a bit like giving the Han Solo Award to the Rebel Alliance."