Falko quoted The Dark Forest by Cixin Liu
This is the second novel in the "Remembrance of Earth’s Past" near-future trilogy. Written by …
The historical facts of the Middle Ages and the Great Ravine prove that a totalitarian system is the greatest barrier to human progress. Starship Earth requires vibrant new ideas and innovation, and this can only be accomplished through the establishment of a society that fully respects freedom and individuality.”
— The Dark Forest by Cixin Liu (Page 441)
I'm a little surprised this passed Chinese editors ;)