Someday I hope to write a book where the royalties will pay for the copies I give away.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author wishes to write a book whose earnings fund free distribution.
- In plain terms
- He wants book earnings to fund free distribution.
- What can you take from it?
- Use commercial success to enable free access.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How should knowledge be shared?
- Can profit serve public good?
Another view
Relying on royalties may not reliably fund distribution.
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