In my situation, frankly, I'm a bit institutionalised - this [the embassy] is the world .. it's visually the world [for me].

Those who are repeatedly passive in the face of injustice soon find their character corroded.

Knowledge has always flowed upwards to bishops and kings, not down to serfs and slaves.

In my role as Wikileaks editor, I've been involved in fighting off many legal attacks. To do that, and keep our sources safe, we have had to spread assets, encrypt everything, and move telecommunications and people around the world to activate protective laws in different national jurisdictions.

I actually feel quite sorry for Hillary Clinton as a person because I see someone who is eaten alive by their ambitions, tormented literally to the point where they become sick; they faint as a result of [the reaction] to their ambitions.

The supply of leaks is very large. It's helpful for us to have more people in this industry. It's protective to us.

I enjoy helping people who are vulnerable.