You measure a democracy by the freedom it gives its dissidents, not the freedom it gives its assimilated conformists.

Democracy is not something you believe in or a place to hang your hat, but it's something you do. You participate. If you stop doing it, democracy crumbles.

[Calling the measure a] serious provocation, ... restricts Taiwan's freedom and democracy, and has a serious impact on security in the East-Asia region.

Sometimes freedom from normal rules is what gives you competitive advantage.

Once you get the right image the details aren't that important.

Never impose your language on people you wish to reach.