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The Birds Nest National Stadium, which I helped to conceive, is de

The Birds Nest National Stadium, which I helped to conceive, is designed to embody the Olympic spirit of fair competition. It tells people that freedom is possible but needs fairness, courage and strength. – Ai Weiwei

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Censorship is saying: Im 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 – even if someone has a very weak, quiet voice. Such power will collapse because of a whisper. – Ai Weiwei

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power
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As a person, I was born to give out my opinions. By giving out my opinions, I realize who I am. As long as I can communicate, Im not so lonely. If I cannot travel, or do art, or have company, if they take away all my belongings, it doesnt matter at all. – Ai Weiwei

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If we all say the same thing, then I think the government has to listen. But because no one is saying it, I become singled out, even though what Im saying is common sense. Its very essential values that we all have to protect. But in Chinese society, people are giving up on protecting these values. – Ai Weiwei

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Hes nice enough not to want to be associated with a nasty remark but not nice enough not to make it. Lacking the courage of ones nastiness does not make one nice. – Michael Kinsley

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You must have love as the core it takes courage to be willing to constantly tell the truth to each other and risk letting the relationship go. – Kenny Loggins

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But steel bars have never yet kept out a mob it takes something a good deal stronger: human courage backed up by the consciousness of being right. – Ray Stannard Baker

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Courage is just fear, plus prayers, plus understanding. – Edward Albert

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Instant availability without continuous presence is probably the best role a mother can play. – Lotte Bailyn

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Most men are very attached to the idea of being male, and usually experience a lot of fear and insecurity around the idea of being a man. Most women are very identified with their gender, and also experience a tremendous amount of fear and insecurity. – Andrew Cohen

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Acting is all about big hair and funny props… All the great actors knew it. Olivier knew it, Brando knew it. – Harold Ramis

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I think my mom threatened to put me up for adoption a few times. – Ivanka Trump

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