I think my stance and my way of life is my most important art.
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We should also leave behind discrimination, because it is narrow-minded and ignorant, denies contact and warmth; and corrodes mankind's belief that we can better ourselves. The only way to avoid misunderstanding, war and bloodshed is to defend freedom of expression and to communicate with sincerity, concern and good intentions.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of freedom of expression and sincere communication to overcome discrimination and misunderstanding.
Ai Weiwei's quote highlights the detrimental effects of discrimination, portraying it as a product of narrow-mindedness and ignorance. He advocates for the necessity of sincere communication and freedom of expression as fundamental tools in fostering understanding and progress among humanity, suggesting that these values can help mitigate the potential for conflict and promote a more inclusive and compassionate society.
Themes
DiscriminationFreedomCommunicationSincerityIgnorance
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech about civil rights to support the arguments for equality.
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