The thing the sixties did was to show us the possibilities and the responsibility that we all had. It wasn’t the answer. It just gave us a glimpse of the possibility. – John Lennon
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? – John Lennon
Surrealism had a great effect on me because then I realised that the imagery in my mind wasn’t insanity. Surrealism to me is reality. – John Lennon
Jesus was all right, but his disciples were thick and ordinary. It’s them twisting it that ruins it for me. – John Lennon
The postman wants an autograph. The cab driver wants a picture. The waitress wants a handshake. Everyone wants a piece of you. – John Lennon
It doesn’t matter how long my hair is or what colour my skin is or whether I’m a woman or a man. – John Lennon
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. – John Lennon
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. – John Lennon
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. – John Lennon
Love is the answer, and you know that for sure; Love is a flower, you’ve got to let it grow. – John Lennon
Guilt for being rich, and guilt thinking that perhaps love and peace isn’t enough and you have to go and get shot or something. – John Lennon
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. – John Lennon
Imagine all the people living life in peace. You may say I’m a dreamer, but I’m not the only one. I hope someday you’ll join us, and the world will be as one. – John Lennon