Quote by Ai Weiwei

China has not established the rule of law and if there is a power above the law there is no social justice. Everybody can be subjected to harm. I'm just a citizen: my life is equal in value to any other. But I'm thankful that when I lost my freedom so many people shared feelings and put such touching effort into helping me.

China has not established the rule of law and if there is a

Summary

In this quote, the speaker highlights the absence of the rule of law in China and the repercussions it has on social justice. The idea that there is a power above the law implies that individuals can be subjected to harm without any recourse or protection. The speaker emphasizes their own insignificance as a citizen, yet expresses gratitude for the support received when they faced a loss of freedom. This quote reveals the speaker's belief in the importance of the rule of law, equality, and the collective effort required to defend individual rights and promote social justice.

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Freedom

By Ai Weiwei

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