Liu Xiaobo: Power

Liu Xiaobo was Chinese literary critic, writer, professor, and human rights activist. Explore interesting quotes on power.
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“In its actual power today, the Chinese regime is still far behind the U. S., and there is no chance of its becoming a world hegemon any time soon.”

Liu Xiaobo

"Bellicose and Thuggish: The Roots of Chinese "Patriotism" at the Dawn of the Twenty-First Century"
No Enemies, No Hate: Selected Essays and Poems

World , Chance , Time

“Power and money reign supreme in our nation today. Universities count for nothing, and scholarship and ideas count for even less. Love, truth, and sacrifice are meaningless concepts, while betrayal and collective amnesia are taken as a matter of course.”

Liu Xiaobo

No Enemies, No Hate: Selected Essays and Poems

Love , Money , Truth , Idea

“In a totalitarian state, the purpose of politics is power and power alone. The "nation" and its peoples are mentioned only to give an air of legitimacy to the application of power. The people accept this devalued existence, asking only to live from day to day.”

Liu Xiaobo

"On Living with Dignity in China"
No Enemies, No Hate: Selected Essays and Poems

People

“We must note that speaking truth to power has rewards as well as costs. People who dare to speak out about major public events may not receive tangible benefits, but they receive the very considerable rewards of high moral reputation among fellow Chinese as well as in the international community.”

Liu Xiaobo

"Using Truths to Undermine a System Built of Lies"
No Enemies, No Hate: Selected Essays and Poems

People , Truth , Communication