Everything I was I carry with me, everything I will belies waiting on the road ahead.

Beijing Coma took me 10 years to finish.

Only when you are aware of the uniqueness of everyones individual body will you begin to have a sense of your own self-worth.

When history is erased, people's moral values are also erased.

I believe that the power of literature is stronger than the power of tyranny.

China is completely lacking in self-awareness and as someone who has stepped outside that society, I have a responsibility to write about it as I see it.

I left Beijing in 1987, shortly before my books were banned there, but have returned continually.

Tyrannies not only want to control your mind and thoughts but your flesh as well.

What we mean by Tao is the way or course of Nature. This way has nothing good or bad, it is a mere flowing of things following the development and decline attributes of the moment.

The literal meaning of the Chinese characters for revolution is elimination of life

Living in London is like being on a luxury cruise liner.

When birds eat from your hand, they are letting the whole world know that they trust you.

Never compel yourself to say words to which the heart yields no response.

Capitalism without failure is like religion without sin. Bankruptcies and losses concentrate the mind on prudent behavior.

Your background has a lot to do with your approach to movement.

I wonder whether she was sorry for leaving us behind.

More consequences for thought and action follow the affirmation or denial of God than from answering any other basic question.

As obvious as it sounds, I strongly recommend shopping at a specialty bike store. They are the experts, and they will be able to help you decide which bike is best for you.

Don't judge me, you could be me in another life.

It does take a little work to be a vegetarian but it's so worth it, oh it's so worth it!

You are already one with God; you want to become consciously aware of it.