We should work toward a universal linked information system, in which generality and portability are more important than fancy graphics techniques and complex extra facilities.

It was the academic community who wired up their universities so it was put together by smart, well-meaning people who thought it was a good idea.

You affect the world by what you browse.

Whatever the device you use for getting your information out, it should be the same information.

If you are not on the web, you will have problems accessing services.

The most important thing that was new was the idea of URI-or URL, that any piece of information anywhere should have an identifier, which will allow you to get hold of it.

On the web the thinking of cults can spread very rapidly and suddenly a cult which was 12 people who had some deep personal issues suddenly find a formula which is very believable.