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> [The only truth is that we cannot speak the truth . The only acceptable viewpoint is that we cannot express a viewpoint.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/murong-xuecun/the-only-truth-is-that-we-cannot-speak-the-truth-the-only-acceptable/)

[Murong Xuecun](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/murong-xuecun/)

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## More by Murong Xuecun

> [Why is contemporary China short of works that speak directly? Because we writers cannot speak directly, or rather we can only speak in an…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/murong-xuecun/why-is-contemporary-china-short-of-works-that-speak-directly-because/)

[Murong Xuecun](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/murong-xuecun/)

> [“Because at this time, in this place, Chinese writing exhibits symptoms of a mental disorder.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/murong-xuecun/because-at-this-time-in-this-place-chinese-writing-exhibits-symptoms/)

[Murong Xuecun](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/murong-xuecun/)

> [Actually, I am a coward. I say only what is safe to say, and I criticise only what is permissable to criticise.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/murong-xuecun/actually-i-am-a-coward-i-say-only-what-is-safe-to-say-and-i-criticise/)

[Murong Xuecun](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/murong-xuecun/)

> [Genuine bravery for a writer... It is about calmly speaking the truth when everyone else is silenced, when the truth cannot be expressed. It…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/murong-xuecun/genuine-bravery-for-a-writer-it-is-about-calmly-speaking-the-truth/)

[Murong Xuecun](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/murong-xuecun/)

> [The only truth is that we cannot speak the truth . The only acceptable viewpoint is that we cannot express a viewpoint.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/murong-xuecun/the-only-truth-is-that-we-cannot-speak-the-truth-the-only-acceptable/)

[Murong Xuecun](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/murong-xuecun/)

> [“Literature is not at the service of the government; on the contrary, governments should do everything in their power to create a favourable climate…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/murong-xuecun/literature-is-not-at-the-service-of-the-government-on-the-contrary/)

[Murong Xuecun](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/murong-xuecun/)

> [Now, after I have published a few books, I can clearly feel the impact of censorship when I write. For example, I'll think of…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/murong-xuecun/now-after-i-have-published-a-few-books-i-can-clearly-feel-the-impact/)

[Murong Xuecun](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/murong-xuecun/)

> [Unfortunately, I have dedicated great effort to the task of compiling this ‘sensitive words glossary,’ and I have mastered my filtering skills. I knew…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/murong-xuecun/unfortunately-i-have-dedicated-great-effort-to-the-task-of-compiling/)

[Murong Xuecun](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/murong-xuecun/)

> [It is difficult to call myself a writer, even when I stand at a podium to receive a prize, I feel uncomfortable calling myself…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/murong-xuecun/it-is-difficult-to-call-myself-a-writer-even-when-i-stand-at-a-podium/)

[Murong Xuecun](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/murong-xuecun/)

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