Quote by: Liu Xiaobo

My tendency to idealize Western civilization arises from my nationalistic desire to use the West in order to reform China. But this has led me to overlook the flaws of Western culture.


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Author Bio


  • NameLiu Xiaobo
  • DescriptionChinese literary critic, writer, professor, and human rights activist
  • BornDecember 28, 1955
  • CountryPeople's Republic Of China
  • ProfessionPoet; Writer; Human Rights Activist
  • AwardsNobel Peace Prize; Hermann Kesten Prize; Homo Homini Award; One Humanity Award; Giuseppe Motta Medal