Adversity Quote by Joshua Wong

“Adversity will only sharpen our wits and make us more strong-willed, resulting in the political awakening of more Hong Kongers, not to mention the international community's support.” quote by Joshua Wong — Download Open image

“Adversity will only sharpen our wits and make us more strong-willed, resulting in the political awakening of more Hong Kongers, not to mention the international community's support.”

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I'm optimistic Hong Kong will achieve universal suffrage - no matter the attitude of Beijing.

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From horrific incidents of police brutality and complicity in indiscriminate attacks by triads on citizens to arbitrary mass arrests and the banning of demonstrations,…

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I think that compared to other politicians who have been put in jail in the past, compared to the human-rights activists in history who…

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Historically, Hong Kong has served as an important bridge between China and the world. Our freedoms, stability and the rule of law have been…

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The fight for democracy is a long-term battle.

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In 2014, we were opposing President Xi Jinping. Five years later, we are opposing Emperor Xi Jinping.

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We do not want to see a Hong Kong that enjoys freedoms on paper, but whose autonomous status conceals the workings of a totalitarian…

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I hope Hong Kong isn't just named Hong Kong but it can still be the Hong Kong we desire.

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The education system of Hong Kong has often been slammed for marginalising a lot of people.

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Our bodies are held captive, but our pursuit of freedom cannot be contained.

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Hong Kongers deserve universal suffrage.

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Having grown up under Chinese rule, I don't have any memory of colonial Hong Kong or feel any attachment to it.

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