Ai Weiwei Quotes, Excuse Quotes, Reason Quotes

I came back [to Beijing ] because that's the only time I had an excuse to come back, or otherwise I would never have a reason to come back.

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After I came back [to China], there was still a long period of time when I felt I had nothing to do.

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I always thought that in modern history Chinese people are like a dish of sand, never really close together. But I think a dish of sand is a good metaphor because we have the Internet. We don't have to be physically united. You can be an individual and have your own set of values but join others in certain struggles. There is nothing more powerful than that.

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I wouldn’t say I’ve become more radical: I was born radical.

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

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We 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.

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Liberty is about the right to question everything.

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If there's the right condition, I always want to express the concept or ideas in a very independent way.

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

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I don't like China. Even today, I still feel I have no emotional relations with this place.

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Every day I'm learning something new from the practice. It's very rewarding.

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If I look at it, I would laugh. I don't know how I became successful.

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Dont retreat. Retweet!

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I always want to design a frame that’s open to everyone. I don’t see art as a secret code.

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The biggest obstacle in interacting with China is the difference in perspectives about basic values. These include issues such as human rights, the concept of law and constitution.

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The fantasy we had with pearls was always so luxurious and unique with a kind of rareness.

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Only with the Internet can a peasant I have never met hear my voice and I can learn what's on his mind. A fairy tale has come true.

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The people who control culture in China have no culture.

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If I really have nothing to do, I just watch my cats, take some photos, and go back to my personal blog.

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What counts in the end is what the government does.

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