In the end, I think, the state’s rigidity is a function of its own insecurity, its indecisiveness.
AI WEIWEINationality and borders are barriers to our intelligence, to our imagination and to all kinds of possibilities.
More Ai Weiwei Quotes
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The relationship between the Chinese government and me is like a Cold War.
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[Being unique] gives so much privilege to people who can make it, rather than having some moral and aesthetic discussions.
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When you have strict censorship of the internet, young students cannot receive a full education. Their view of the world is imbalanced. There can be no true discussion of the issues.
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The world is not changing if you don’t shoulder the burden of responsibility.
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I don’t think China should care if this crazy old guy should have a show here or not.
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Everyone of us is a potential convict.
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The purpose of art is the fight for freedom.
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If there is no free speech, every single life has lived in vain
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Stupidity can win for a moment, but it can never really succeed because the nature of humans is to seek freedom. Rulers can delay that freedom, but they cannot stop it.
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The so-called culture nowadays is only a fake one with a superficial front. It is an empty lie.
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I think the government regrets having Sina Weibo, but they cannot shut it down. That would definitely be suicidal.
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People have a tendency to become elite rather than to care about the general conditions of the society, which makes me sick. It’s an unbearable condition.
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Politics is like air and water. And you know if there is bad politics. Everyone is polluted. Everyone is unhealthy. See the people walking on the street: how they act.
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Nowadays, China is experiencing the detrimental effects of such decisions. Its citizens have no creativity.
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Every day I’m learning something new from the practice. It’s very rewarding.
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