Quote by Ai Weiwei
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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The Chinese art world does not exist. In a society that restricts individual freedoms and violates human rights, anything that calls itself creative or independent is a pretence. It is impossible for a totalitarian society to create anything with passion and imagination. – Ai Weiwei

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Imagination
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People are always wondering if I am an artist or political activist or politician. Maybe Ill just clearly tell you: Whatever I do is not art. Lets say it is just objects or materials, movies or writing, but not art, OK? – Ai Weiwei

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movies
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This nation is notorious for its ability to make or fake anything cheaply. Made-in-China goods now fill homes around the world. But our giant country has a small problem. We cant manufacture the happiness of our people. – Ai Weiwei

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Happiness
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Other Quotes from
Courage
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How few there are who have courage enough to own their faults, or resolution enough to mend them. – Benjamin Franklin

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Courage

I would kiss you, had I the courage. – Edouard Manet

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Courage

We must build dikes of courage to hold back the flood of fear. – Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Courage

Coward: A man in whom the instinct of self-preservation acts normally. – Sultana Zoraya

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Courage

Random Quotes

I hate to travel with stuff. – Manolo Blahnik

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Tell your friend a lie. If he keeps it secret, then tell him the truth. – Proverb

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Secrets

Optimism is essential to achievement and it is also the foundation of courage and true progress. – Nicholas M. Butler

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Courage

Create each day anew by clothing yourself with heaven and earth, bathing yourself with wisdom and love, and placing yourself in the heart of Mother Nature. – Morihei Ueshiba

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Wise Words