I have been obsequious toward Western civilization, exaggerating its merits and, at the same time, exaggerating my own merits.

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.

Christianity is the very root and foundation of Western civilization.

Overall, it seems that we have to accept that Western civilization will decline. It is, essentially, inevitable.

Western civilization shapes the content of my films, provides me with subjects that haven't been used before.

(When asked what he thought of Western civilization): 'I think it would be a good idea.