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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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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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Courage
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I think Chinese leadership is trying to tell the world they have another set of logic or reasoning or values which are different from yours. Of course, I dont think they believe that. Its just an argument thats made when you cant confront the truth and facts. They really want to maintain power. – Ai Weiwei

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Leadership
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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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Other Quotes from
Imagination
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Fantasy mirrors desire. Imagination reshapes it. – Mason Cooley

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Imagination

President Reagan was a leader at a time when the American people most needed leadership. He outlined a vision that captured the imagination of the free world, a vision that toppled the Communist empire and freed countless millions. – Dennis Hastert

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Imagination

Another side to me is this very sexual being. When I look back on my life, its always been there. Its been there since I was 10 years old, having the imagination that I had. – Janet Jackson

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Imagination

Its through the small things that we develop our moral imagination, so that we can understand the sufferings of others. – Alexander McCall Smith

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Imagination

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The record companys worst fear is that youll fall in love or get rich. – Maynard James Keenan

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You can only get really unpopular decisions through if the electorate is convinced of the value of the environment. Thats what natural history programmes should be for. – David Attenborough

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History

We didnt lose the game we just ran out of time. – Vince Lombardi

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Time

Laughter gives us distance. It allows us to step back from an event, deal with it and then move on. – Bob Newhart

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Laughter