“In my life, I often make so-called major decisions by very quick, immediate responses.” Quote by Ai Weiwei
“I came back [to Beijing ] because that's the only time I had an excuse to come back, or otherwise I would never have a reason to come back.” ReasonExcuseOnly TimeBeijing Author:Ai Weiwei
“I don't like China. Even today, I still feel I have no emotional relations with this place.” FeelsStillsTodayEmotionalRelationChina Author:Ai Weiwei
“I also doubt a man can give really clear reasons for anything.” MenGivingReasonClearDoubt Author:Ai Weiwei
“Man has a tendency to try to give clear reasons to be rational, but often you can see how all those reasons are not convincing and turn out to be a big nonsense.” MenGivingTryingReasonBigsTurnsClearRationalTendenciesNonsenseConvincing Author:Ai Weiwei
“Growing up, my family was an enemy of the state. I have experienced more disappointment than joy, much more sad stories or desperate conditions.” StatesStoriesJoyEnemyGrowing UpGrowingConditionsMy FamilyDisappointmentDesperateSad Story Author:Ai Weiwei
“I never had secure, belonging feelings with this society [in China].” FeelingsChinaSecureBelongingThis Society Author:Ai Weiwei
“That's why I always question this sense. The feeling of home really requires a lot of trust. It requires you to identify with it, which I always find myself very contradictory to.” FeelingsHomeContradictory Author:Ai Weiwei
“New York has given me a lot, but I still don't consider it home.” StillsHomeGivenNew York Author:Ai Weiwei
