The freedom of speech is an important yardstick for a society’s level of civilization.
AI WEIWEISay what you say plainly, and then take responsibility for it.
More Ai Weiwei Quotes
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Self-censorship is insulting to the self. Timidity is a hopeless way forward.
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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.
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I never think any place is better than others.
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You need a purpose to express yourself, but that expression is its own purpose.
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If people are being abused or even killed during an arrest, this is highly disturbing.
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I don’t belong to a working system. They only select people if you belong to one so you can be controlled.
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A nation like China has become one of the biggest production fields for exporting cheap labor, which also re-questions our history and past, re-questions human desire, and the human illusions of the past.
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I loved New York — every inch of it. It was a little bit scary at that time, but still, the excitement was so strong — visually and intellectually. It was like a monster.
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A society is healthy only when it allows its members to discuss their thoughts openly. This is also the only way that a society can gather consensus, let everyone express his or her wish, and foster creativity.
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Choices after waking up: To be true or to lie? To take action or be brainwashed? To be free or be jailed?
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The intention to separate art from politics is itself a very political intention.
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I’m just bringing them to Kassel to see the art show, and pay their room and board.
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The tragic reality of today is reflected in the true plight of our spiritual existence. We are spineless and cannot stand straight.
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I don’t care if this is a great cultural event or a national symbol. It has nothing to do with me. It deals with the city.
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I always want people to be confused, to be shocked or realize something later.
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