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Quotes by John Lennon

Born: 9th October 1940, Died: 8th December 1980
John Lennon was an influential musician, singer, and songwriter who co-founded the Beatles, one of the most successful and acclaimed bands in the history of popular music.
Welcome to our collection of quotes by John Lennon, the legendary musician and peace activist. Explore the insightful words and wisdom of this iconic figure who truly left his mark on the world. Immerse yourself in Lennon's profound thoughts on music, love, peace, and society, as he spoke fearlessly about the issues that mattered most to him. Discover the brilliant mind behind timeless hits like "Imagine" and "Give Peace a Chance," and gain a deeper understanding of Lennon's indelible legacy. Dive into these quotes and unlock inspiration, reflection, and perhaps even a bit of Lennon's rebellious spirit within yourself.

Life is what happens while you are busy making other plans. Read Summary

Love is the flower you've got to let grow. Read Summary

As usual, there is a great woman behind every idiot. Read Summary

If everyone demanded peace instead of another television set, then there'd be peace. Read Summary

Music is everybody's possession. It's only publishers who think that people own it. Read Summary

All you need is love. Read Summary

I believe in God, but not as one thing, not as an old man in the sky. I believe that what people call God is something in all of us. I believe that what Jesus and Mohammed and Buddha and all the rest said was right. It's just that the translations have gone wrong. Read Summary

Will the people in the cheaper seats clap your hands? And the rest of you, if you'll just rattle your jewelry. Read Summary

My role in society, or any artist's or poet's role, is to try and express what we all feel. Not to tell people how to feel. Not as a preacher, not as a leader, but as a reflection of us all. Read Summary

If someone thinks that love and peace is a cliche that must have been left behind in the Sixties, that's his problem. Love and peace are eternal. Read Summary

I'm not going to change the way I look or the way I feel to conform to anything. I've always been a freak. So I've been a freak all my life and I have to live with that, you know. I'm one of those people. Read Summary

Possession isn't nine-tenths of the law. It's nine-tenths of the problem. Read Summary

I'm not claiming divinity. I've never claimed purity of soul. I've never claimed to have the answers to life. I only put out songs and answer questions as honestly as I can... But I still believe in peace, love and understanding. Read Summary

The basic thing nobody asks is why do people take drugs of any sort? Why do we have these accessories to normal living to live? I mean, is there something wrong with society that's making us so pressurized, that we cannot live without guarding ourselves against it? Read Summary

God is a concept by which we measure our pain. Read Summary

It was like being in the eye of a hurricane. You'd wake up in a concert and think, Wow, how did I get here? Read Summary

Our society is run by insane people for insane objectives. I think we're being run by maniacs for maniacal ends and I think I'm liable to be put away as insane for expressing that. That's what's insane about it. Read Summary

Yeah we all shine on, like the moon, and the stars, and the sun. Read Summary

We've got this gift of love, but love is like a precious plant. You can't just accept it and leave it in the cupboard or just think it's going to get on by itself. You've got to keep watering it. You've got to really look after it and nurture it. Read Summary

I believe time wounds all heels. Read Summary