Richard Stallman:

As a matter of principle, I refuse to own a tie. I find ties uncomfortable, so I don't wear them. (...) I think the tie means, 'I will be so subservient as an employee that I will do even totally senseless things just because you tell me to.'

— Richard Stallman Contemporary

Free software zealot, eccentric habits

Context

Goodreads quotes and personal website, describing his stance on ties and their societal meaning.

Date / Period

~2000s

Source

https://vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com/grounding-api-redirect/AUZIYQF0co1JegIm4…

Verification

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Explanation

Found in 1 providers: gemini

Method

Cross Reference

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