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Quote by Ai Weiwei
The Chinese art world does not exist. In a society that restricts

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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Everyone wants an iPhone, but it would be impossible to design an iPhone in China because its not a product its an understanding of human nature. – Ai Weiwei

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design
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The American experience influenced my understanding of individuality, basic human rights, freedom of expression and the rights and responsibilities of citizens. – Ai Weiwei

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Experience
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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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Sentiment is the ripened fruit of fantasy. – Madame Belazy

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Imagination

Imagination is the beginning of creation. You imagine what you desire, you will what you imagine and at last you create what you will. – George Bernard Shaw

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Imagination

Imagination is the eye of the soul. – Joseph Joubert

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Imagination

I dont actually like explaining the meanings of my songs, because I think people can take away more from it if they use their imagination. – Reeve Carney

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Imagination

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