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Ai Weiwei Quotes

I always want people to be confused, to be shocked or realize something later Picture Quote #1

Life is much more interesting when you make a little bit of effort Picture Quote #1

The world is not changing if you don’t shoulder the burden of responsibility Picture Quote #1

Without freedom of speech, there is no modern world, just a barbaric one Picture Quote #1

To express yourself needs a reason, but expressing yourself is the reason Picture Quote #1

Art is always about overcoming obstacles between the inner condition and the skill for expression Picture Quote #1

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A city is a place that can offer maximum freedom. Otherwise it’s incomplete Picture Quote #1

I don’t want the next generation to fight the same fight as I did Picture Quote #1

There are no outdoor sports as graceful as throwing stones at a dictatorship Picture Quote #1

You need a purpose to express yourself, but that expression is its own purpose Picture Quote #1

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 Picture Quote #1

Because of the economic crisis, China and the United States are bound together. This is a totally new phenomenon, and nobody will fight for ideology anymore. It's all about business Picture Quote #1

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Beijing's Olympics were very grand - they were trying to throw a party for the world, but the hosts didn't enjoy it. The government didn't care about people's feelings because it was trying to create an image Picture Quote #1

China is an old nation with a colourful history. Its booming economy has triggered an appetite and a curiosity around the world for it's art and culture, one that continues to grow. I can, however, tell people that it is a show with no actor Picture Quote #1

Everyone wants an iPhone, but it would be impossible to design an iPhone in China because it's not a product; it's an understanding of human nature Picture Quote #1

People are always wondering if I am an artist or political activist or politician. Maybe I'll just clearly tell you: Whatever I do is not art. Let's say it is just objects or materials, movies or writing, but not art, OK? Picture Quote #1

To the media, I have become a symbolic figure, critical of China. According to the government, I am a dangerous threat Picture Quote #1

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 Picture Quote #1

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Mass production is nothing new. Weren’t cathedrals built through mass production? The pyramids?... Paintings can be painted with the left hand, the right hand, someone else’s hand, or many people’s hands. The scale of production is irrelevant to its content Picture Quote #1

In a society that restricts individual freedoms and violates human rights, anything that calls itself creative or independent is a pretence. It is impossible for a totalitarian society to create anything with passion and imagination Picture Quote #1

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 Picture Quote #1

I’m most embarrassed at my art shows, even though I don’t show it Picture Quote #1

When human beings are scared and feel everything is exposed to the government, we will censor ourselves from free thinking. That’s dangerous for human development Picture Quote #1

I think everybody deserves freedom. Freedom is such an abstract word, but it’s all we need Picture Quote #1

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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 Picture Quote #1

Your own acts tell the world who you are and what kind of society you think it should be Picture Quote #1

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 Picture Quote #1

Freedom of speech implies the world isn’t defined. It is meaningful when people are allowed to see the world their way Picture Quote #1

I think it’s a responsibility for any artist to protect freedom of expression and to use any way to extend this power Picture Quote #1

I have to respect my life, and free expression is part of my life. I can never really silence myself Picture Quote #1

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I always want people to be confused, to be shocked or realize something later (Ai Weiwei Quotes) Life is much more interesting when you make a little bit of effort (Ai Weiwei Quotes) The world is not changing if you don’t shoulder the burden of responsibility (Ai Weiwei Quotes) Without freedom of speech, there is no modern world, just a barbaric one (Ai Weiwei Quotes) To express yourself needs a reason, but expressing yourself is the reason (Ai Weiwei Quotes) Art is always about overcoming obstacles between the inner condition and the skill for expression (Ai Weiwei Quotes) A city is a place that can offer maximum freedom. Otherwise it’s incomplete (Ai Weiwei Quotes) I don’t want the next generation to fight the same fight as I did (Ai Weiwei Quotes) There are no outdoor sports as graceful as throwing stones at a dictatorship (Ai Weiwei Quotes) You need a purpose to express yourself, but that expression is its own purpose (Ai Weiwei Quotes) 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 (Ai Weiwei Quotes) Because of the economic crisis, China and the United States are bound together. This is a totally new phenomenon, and nobody will fight for ideology anymore. It's all about business (Ai Weiwei Quotes) Beijing's Olympics were very grand - they were trying to throw a party for the world, but the hosts didn't enjoy it. The government didn't care about people's feelings because it was trying to create an image (Ai Weiwei Quotes) China is an old nation with a colourful history. Its booming economy has triggered an appetite and a curiosity around the world for it's art and culture, one that continues to grow. I can, however, tell people that it is a show with no actor (Ai Weiwei Quotes) Everyone wants an iPhone, but it would be impossible to design an iPhone in China because it's not a product; it's an understanding of human nature (Ai Weiwei Quotes) People are always wondering if I am an artist or political activist or politician. Maybe I'll just clearly tell you: Whatever I do is not art. Let's say it is just objects or materials, movies or writing, but not art, OK? (Ai Weiwei Quotes) To the media, I have become a symbolic figure, critical of China. According to the government, I am a dangerous threat (Ai Weiwei Quotes) 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 (Ai Weiwei Quotes) Mass production is nothing new. Weren’t cathedrals built through mass production? The pyramids?... Paintings can be painted with the left hand, the right hand, someone else’s hand, or many people’s hands. The scale of production is irrelevant to its content (Ai Weiwei Quotes) In a society that restricts individual freedoms and violates human rights, anything that calls itself creative or independent is a pretence. It is impossible for a totalitarian society to create anything with passion and imagination (Ai Weiwei Quotes) 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 (Ai Weiwei Quotes) I’m most embarrassed at my art shows, even though I don’t show it (Ai Weiwei Quotes) When human beings are scared and feel everything is exposed to the government, we will censor ourselves from free thinking. That’s dangerous for human development (Ai Weiwei Quotes) I think everybody deserves freedom. Freedom is such an abstract word, but it’s all we need (Ai Weiwei Quotes) 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 (Ai Weiwei Quotes) Your own acts tell the world who you are and what kind of society you think it should be (Ai Weiwei Quotes) 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 (Ai Weiwei Quotes) Freedom of speech implies the world isn’t defined. It is meaningful when people are allowed to see the world their way (Ai Weiwei Quotes) I think it’s a responsibility for any artist to protect freedom of expression and to use any way to extend this power (Ai Weiwei Quotes) I have to respect my life, and free expression is part of my life. I can never really silence myself (Ai Weiwei Quotes)

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