Ai Weiwei — "My art is a reflection of my life, my experiences, my struggles, my hopes."

"The government likes to control everything, to control your mind, your thought, your information. But they cannot control your dreams."

"I don't believe in borders. I believe in humanity."

"The most important thing for an artist is to be honest with yourself, and to be honest with your work."

"The internet is a tool for freedom. It's a tool for democracy. It's a tool for human rights."

"The Internet is a public space. It's really the only public space that we have in China. It's a space where people can express their opinions and speak out against the government."