Ai Weiwei Quotes, Thinking Quotes, Humanity Quotes

I think I'm just a traveler. When you walk across a river and there's no bridge, you build one. I'm used to having to deal with Chinese Communist ideology - it's not really an ideology, but a method of control. But China's problems are not just China's problems - they're human problems. Humanity has always worked better when you see it as one.

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Once I was in New York, I completely had no interest for a long time in what happened in China because I had been through so much. Seeing my father's life struggle and so many whole generations lose their potential or possibility in their lives. Just being pushed into this political struggle and the damage done not only to their lives but their relatives.

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

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All movies in China are censored. Out of 600 movies produced in China, only 60 are allowed to show in theatres.

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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.

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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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I have always stated I designed the stadium as a toilet seat. I don't care if this is a great cultural event or a national symbol. It has nothing to do with me. It deals with the city.

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As a total activity - I practice curating, art, architecture, writing, and publishing all together. I still act as a living creature.

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Today, we jump into this globalization of the economy and the internet age.

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This is a very general understanding of art in China, that being an artist can make you money and turn you into a star.

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I'm doing quite a few things now. In one day, I will go to Kassel, Germany, for a documentary project I've been preparing for half a year. I will bring 1,001 Chinese to participate as my artwork there - any Chinese who is a Chinese passport holder and over eighteen years old could apply through my blog. I'm just bringing them to Kassel to see the art show, and pay their room and board.

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If a master, a wise and experienced man, wields a great weapon, that's beautiful. He can serve peace with it. But if someone's emotions are imbalanced, even if he has the best equipment, he will still mean danger. Modern technology requires calm. You shouldn't trust anyone with a car who has no knowledge about vehicles or roads.

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If people are being abused or even killed during an arrest, this is highly disturbing.

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I have people working together, doing different things: architecture, art installation, photography, publishing, and curatorial works and design.

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A society is healthy only when it allows its members to discuss their thoughts openly. This is also the only way that a society can gather consensus, let everyone express his or her wish, and foster creativity.

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For years, I refused to go to any openings, not even my own.

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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.

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You only have temporary curiosity, amusement, and challenges, but that does not necessarily mean you are really convinced that it's necessary or that it's not even worth to do it. It's just a way you have to set up some kind of activities to follow your instincts or your curiosities.

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The Internet is uncontrollable. And if the Internet is uncontrollable, freedom will win. It's as simple as that.

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During the days in detention, I thought most about the moon.

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