Crush Quote by Ai Weiwei
“In a society like this there is no negotiation, no discussion, except to tell you that power can crush you any time they want—not only you, your whole family and all people like you.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Art and Activism, 2015
Power can dominate and oppress individuals and families without dialogue or negotiation.
In simple terms: Power can crush people without discussion.
Recognize and resist oppressive power.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- activism
- community organizing
- legal advocacy
- education programs
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What can you do to protect your community?
- How does silence enable oppression?
Resistance can be dangerous.