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“Art is a service, not a product. Created beauty is a relationship, and a relationship with the Holy at that. Reducing such work to 'content' is like praying in swear words. End of Sermon. Back to business.”

Quote by John Perry Barlow

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John Perry Barlow

John Perry Barlow is an American poet known for his thoughts on the digital age and his advocacy for internet freedom. His work spans multiple domains including liberalism, individualism, and technological development. more

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