There are many cases and layers of racist behavior in the US – from police treatment to the issues of education and job opportunities. In America, however, such cases are being discussed publically.
AI WEIWEIWhenever there is injustice, there is tension. But in China it is very hard to release your anger unless you burn yourself or you jump from a bridge. In a society where there is no freedom of the press, it is difficult for victims to be noticed.
More Ai Weiwei Quotes
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What counts in the end is what the government does.
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They lack any ability to sense what is beautiful or what is proper. They can be learned and skillful, but they lack the ability to make their own free judgment. It is really sad to see young adults of 20, 25 years who were never taught to make their own decisions.
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Life is much more interesting when you make a little bit of effort.
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This world should be much more open and should be much more free, so the young people would have the chance to exercise the quality of their lives.
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Society becomes very destructive.
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Maybe [success] is because I’m in China and I’m more open. Maybe it’s my independent behavior, or because I participated in certain projects. I have no idea.
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The importance of elections, transparency, legal procedures, an independent army, and the judicial system is not regarded as highly in China. These core values are the most important evidence of the health of a society, quality of life, and security.
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People have been longing for this moment, because it symbolises a turning point in China’s relationship with the outside world.
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You only have temporary curiosity, amusement, and challenges, but that does not necessarily mean you are really convinced that it’s necessary or that it’s not even worth to do it.
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Had I to create a name for these times, I’d say it is the age of craziness
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No state or society can claim to have established human rights once and for all.
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Freedom of expression is a very essential condition for me to make any art. Also, it is an essential value for my life. I have to protect this right and also to fight for the possibility.
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Nowadays, China is experiencing the detrimental effects of such decisions. Its citizens have no creativity.
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Nothing is clear-cut. Perhaps I’ll find my way – or get totally lost.
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It’s like the mountains, the ocean and the rivers. It has its own geological forms. Societies cannot be flat. But during change, human rights, human dignity and free speech have to be protected. Otherwise, we’ll be going backward.
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