Chen Guangcheng quotes

Chen Guangcheng is a Chinese civil rights activist and self-taught lawyer, renowned for his advocacy for disabled people and opposition to government abuses. His courageous work brought international attention to issues such as forced abortions and sterilizations in China. He continues to inspire activists worldwide by speaking out for human rights and justice. Here are 11 of his quotes:

I cannot be silent when facing these evils against women and children.

Chen Guangcheng

I want to extend my gratitude and thankfulness to all those who care and love my family and myself, and our situation, especially the American people who show their care about the quality of justice as a universal value and I'm very grateful to all of you.

Chen Guangcheng

I've come out of a small jail and entered a bigger one.

Chen Guangcheng

China is on a march toward rule of law and democracy.

Chen Guangcheng

The Chinese foreign ministry has said more than once that I am a free person. Did I do anything wrong by leaving my home?

Chen Guangcheng

No matter what happens, I feel very good about the future.

Chen Guangcheng

I feel it's in people's nature to want to stop evil and embrace the good.

Chen Guangcheng

I am not a hero.

Chen Guangcheng

I'm just doing what my conscience asks me to do.

Chen Guangcheng