People have a tendency to become elite rather than to care about the general conditions of the society, which makes me sick. It's an unbearable condition.

The freedom of speech is an important yardstick for a society's level of civilization.

Life is never guaranteed to be safe, so we better use it while we are still in good condition.

The world is not changing if you don’t shoulder the burden of responsibility.

If there is no freedom of expression, then the beauty of life is lost. Participation in a society is not an artistic choice, it’s a human need.

I spent a lot of time standing on street corners [of New York City] talking to local residents. I spent time in bookstores and galleries. But most of the time, I really did not have much to do.

China hasn't only existed for one day. Now, the whole nation has become richer and it's become a problem. The problem is universal. The factor is big. Everybody has to rethink the balance of the world and the whole landscape.