My childhood was quite extreme. Sometimes I was so weak I could not stand up. But now I am so strong. Life is unpredictable
Ai WeiweiWe should use this public sphere and redefine - beyond China's borders - what a government is allowed to do, where its powers end and where the realm of a citizen's privacy begins.
Ai WeiweiI think optimism is whether you are still exhilarated by life, whether you are curious, whether you still believe there is possibility.
Ai WeiweiThere is no media freedom in China. As a result, the society is corrupt and lacks productivity. It is unable to adjust itself for progress. This will lead to the country's eventual downfall.
Ai WeiweiChoices after waking up: To be true or to lie? To take action or be brainwashed? To be free or be jailed?
Ai WeiweiCivilization has evolved toward more acceptance, understanding and tolerance of global thinking. If we accept differences, our creativity booms. It makes life much more colorful. It also makes humanity much more safe. If we see pureness somewhere as something to be desired, the trouble starts.
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