I believe [the architecture firm] Herzog and de Meuron and our collaboration made the product the best it could be.
Ai WeiweiCensorship is saying: "I'm the one who says the last sentence. Whatever you say, the conclusion is mine." But the internet is like a tree that is growing. The people will always have the last word ā even if someone has a very weak, quiet voice. Such power will collapse because of a whisper.
Ai WeiweiMy mother became much older when I came out (ed's note: of detention). She had problems with her hearing and high blood pressure. But they still support me.
Ai WeiweiWe should also leave behind discrimination, because it is narrow-minded and ignorant, denies contact and warmth; and corrodes mankind's belief that we can better ourselves. The only way to avoid misunderstanding, war and bloodshed is to defend freedom of expression and to communicate with sincerity, concern and good intentions.
Ai Weiwei