Ai Weiwei Responsibility Quotations

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

As a human being, member of society, you must clearly state your mind. It's a responsibility. It is the way you identify yourself otherwise you don't know who you are and why you are here.

I think it’s a responsibility for any artist to protect freedom of expression and to use any way to extend this power.

Say what you say plainly, and then take responsibility for it.

For artists and intellectuals today, what is most needed is to be clear about social responsibility, because that is what most people automatically give up. Just to protect yourself as an individual is very political. You don't have to march on Tiananmen, but you do have to be clear-minded, to find your own means of expression.

The world is not changing if you don’t shoulder the burden of responsibility.