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Ross Ulbricht quotes
Founder of Silk Road
Created the first major darknet market and became a symbol of the free-Ross movement; pardoned in 2025.
2 epic quotes by Ross Ulbricht
“I've had my youth, and I know you must take away my middle years, but please leave me my old age.”
— Ross Ulbricht
“Freedom is not free, but it is worth the price.”
— Ross Ulbricht
Why Ross Ulbricht is quoted so often
Ross Ulbricht is one of the most cited voices in the digital asset industry. As founder of silk road, every public statement is read by traders, founders and regulators looking for signal, which is why these lines keep resurfacing years after they were first said.
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