Now I’ve come to such a mixed culture: America, Europe, South America, Africa. And the politics are changing everywhere all the time and becoming even more unpredictable.
AI WEIWEIIf there is no free speech, every single life has lived in vain
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It is to wonder about the world, to understand the nature of people and, most importantly, to be shared with another, old or young, known or unknown.
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If we all say the same thing, then I think the government has to listen. But because no one is saying it, I become singled out, even though what I’m saying is common sense.
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We have to give our opinion, we have to say something, or we are a part of it. As an artist I am forced to say something.
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The rest of the world understands little about China’s changes and the possibilities and crises that come with them.
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Otherwise, I think the building can be bigger, larger, and the city can be much more crazy. The problem is the government structure is so deadly stupid, not really solving problems but creating a lot of problems itself every day.
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The American experience influenced my understanding of individuality, basic human rights, freedom of expression and the rights and responsibilities of citizens.
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Growing up, my family was an enemy of the state. I have experienced more disappointment than joy, much more sad stories or desperate conditions.
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There isn’t a single Chinese university that can invite me to give a talk. Even though I know there are many students who would like to hear what I have to say.
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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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I never regret anything.
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If you don’t act, the danger becomes stronger.
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As a person, I was born to give out my opinions. By giving out my opinions, I realize who I am.
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Nationality and borders are barriers to our intelligence, to our imagination and to all kinds of possibilities.
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If it’s possible, I will have some noodles in the morning and start talking to people, start to think about a few things in my head.
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To experience poetry is to see over and above reality. It is to discover that which is beyond the physical, to experience another life and another level of feeling.
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