Gao Xingjian Quotes

Liberty is the right not to lie.

I've always wanted to be my own person and stand by the things I believe in and I thought I might lose that independence if I ran for political office.

Liberty is the right of every man to be honest, to think and to speak without hypocrisy.

It is error alone which needs the support of government. Truth can stand by itself.

I came not from within the administration, and it was clear and clear in our discussions and no one asked otherwise that I would lead this the way I thought best and I would speak the truth as we found it.

When we say 'democracy' we have to mean what we say.

We want Hongkongers to decide the future of Hong Kong.

Truth is complete in itself. Truth has a strong foundation in itself. It is bold, it has no fears. It has no limit of space or time. It is a fearless, free bird in the sky. It does not care for status. It is wealth in itself. Truth stands even when there is no public support.

I really like individualism based on truth.

Truth is like a wild animal; let it loose and it will defend itself!

I'm not for sale, neither is UKIP.

As an advisor, I can say what I want. If I were a politician, I would constantly have to compromise, and I'm incapable of doing that.

Truth and freedom, having few lovers, are demanding mistresses.

The gentleman is a man of truth, lord of his own actions, and expressing that lordship in his behavior, not in any manner dependent and servile either on persons, or opinions, or possessions.

Truth will not make us rich, but it will make us free.

Write words you’re willing to burn at the stake for. Write words you’d believe in even if the rest of the world didn’t.

Anyone who wants to be truly free must be willing to stand alone in the truth.

Truth and, by consequence, liberty, will always be the chief power of honest men.

Truth will do well enough if left to shift for herself.

The job of the writer is to kiss no ass, no matter how big and holy and white and tempting and powerful.

The Truth An Offense But Not A Sin

What is the value of any political freedom, but as a means to moral freedom?

If you begin by saying, 'Thou shalt not lie,' there is no longer any possibility of political action.

I wonder if living alone makes one more alive. No precious energy goes in disagreement or compromise. No need to augment others, there is just yourself, just truth - a morsel - and you.

I dream of a world where the truth is what shapes people's politics, rather than politics shaping what people think is true.