I don’t want the next generation to fight the same fight as I did. - Ai Weiwei

It is as difficult [for Chinese politicians] to get a real smile [from the people] as it is to keep the sky blue and clouds white.

We need clear rules to play the game. We need to have respect for the law. If you play a chess game but after two or three moves you can change the rules, how can people play with you? Of course you will win, but after 60 years you will still be a bad player because you never meet anyone who can challenge you. What kind of game is that? Is that interesting? This game is not right, but who is going to say, 'Hey, let’s play fairly?'

Choices after waking up: To be true or to lie? To take action or be brainwashed? To be free or be jailed?