Skip to content

Accept Quote by Ai Weiwei

“The Beijing Olympics and the Shanghai World Expo show just how much effort China is willing to spend to enter the global stage. But while China desires to understand the world, it fails to accept its universal values.” quote by Ai Weiwei — Download Open image

“The Beijing Olympics and the Shanghai World Expo show just how much effort China is willing to spend to enter the global stage. But while China desires to understand the world, it fails to accept its universal values.”

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.5 out of 5 (9 ratings)

More by Ai Weiwei

I'm totally independent. I don't bear any responsibility to any system.

Image

If my art has nothing to do with people's pain and sorrow, what is 'art' for?

Image

Police in China can do whatever they want; after 81 days in arbitrary detention you clearly realise that they don't have to obey their…

Image

China has a rich history that has spanned millennia. It consists of the histories of many nations and regions.

Image

This world should be much more open and should be much more free, so the young people would have the chance to exercise the…

Image

By participating in the society we live in, we understand our conditions and the way we relate to the world.

Image

I see the Beijing National Stadium as an architectural project. I accepted Herzog and De Meuron's invitation to collaborate on the design, and our…

Image

I curated this show [Shanghai Biennale ], I was by no means trying to shock people or be controversial.

Image

I think we cannot have a double standard. We cannot see our art as different from the reality. We cannot use two different sets…

Image

It doesn't matter where I am - China will stay in me. I don't know how far I can still walk on this road…

Image

Chinese citizens have never had the right to really express their opinions; in the constitution it says you can, but in the real world…

Image

Your own acts tell the world who you are and what kind of society you think it should be.

Image

Explore all 359 Ai Weiwei quotes

More Accept quotes

If we accept being talked to any kind of a way, then we are telling ourselves we are not quite worth the best. And…

Image

The shelves of many evangelicals are full of books that point out the flaws in evolution, discuss it only as a theory, and almost…

Francis Collins

Image

The fans can accept a poor performance, but they won't take it when you choose not to put in the effort.

Image

Things don't go on forever, and the quicker you accept that change is inevitable, the happier you're gonna be.

Image

It's very important to me that people accept me as a transgendered female. But it's ridiculous to a lot of people and I understand…

Alexis Arquette

Image

I've always taken care of myself, and I'm a non-conformist, so I don't accept the negativity that comes with birthdays.

Image

I cannot accept being silent in the face of injustice.

Jasmine Crockett

Image

“I hope there is less stigma and judgment against working moms and childless career women. All should be acceptable positions and society should not…

Image

When Sunderland turned down an offer for me from Crystal Palace I went to see Moyes in his office three or four times. I…

Patrick van Aanholt

Image

Cannes is a sort of gladiators' arena, and that's the fun part of it. When you accept to come here to open the festival,…

Image

LoveLoud isn't just for the youth, but also their families and friends. They can attend and become educated on how to truly love and…

Image

No matter what your dream job is, you'll likely hear 'no' many times before you achieve your goals. Just accept that as a fact.…

Image

Browse all 1,222 Accept quotes