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454 Powerful John Lennon Quotes to Inspire You

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1. “If you tried to give rock and roll another name, you might call it 'Chuck Berry'.”

John Lennon

Music, Influence, Culture, Legacy, Humor

2. “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

Love, Peace, Timelessness, Ideology, Reflection

3. “We're more popular than Jesus now; I don't know which will go first, rock 'n' roll or Christianity.”

John Lennon

4. “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

Peace, Unity, Hope, Dreaming, Humanity

5. “And God help Bruce Springsteen when they decide he's no longer God. They'll turn on him, and I hope he survives it.”

John Lennon

Fame, Pressure, Identity, Reflection, Society

6. “Everybody loves you when you're six foot in the ground.”

John Lennon

Mortality, Fame, Reflection, Life, Humanity

7. “There's nothing you can know that isn't known.”

John Lennon

Knowledge, Understanding, Philosophy, Awareness, Truth

8. “If being an egomaniac means I believe in what I do and in my art or music, then in that respect you can call me that. I believe in what I do, and I'll say it.”

John Lennon

Ego, Art, Identity, Belief, Confidence

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

John Lennon

Audience, Performance, Humor, Art, Interaction

10. “I don't know which will go first - rock 'n' roll or Christianity.”

John Lennon

Culture, Change, Religion, Popularity, Reflection

11. “Love is the flower you've got to let grow.”

John Lennon

Love, Nurturing, Growth, Relationships, Care

12. “Love is the answer, and you know that for sure; Love is a flower, you've got to let it grow.”

John Lennon

Love, Growth, Understanding, Life, Reflection

13. “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

Honesty, Humility, Belief, Peace, Art

14. “I believe time wounds all heels.”

John Lennon

Time, Healing, Reflection, Life, Perspective

15. “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

Love, Care, Nurturing, Relationships, Growth

16. “Life is what happens while you are busy making other plans.”

John Lennon

Life, Planning, Reality, Perspective, Experience

17. “These critics with the illusions they've created about artists - it's like idol worship. They only like people when they're on their way up. I cannot be on the way up again.”

John Lennon

Critique, Art, Idolization, Popularity, Reflection

18. “Time you enjoy wasting, was not wasted.”

John Lennon

Time, Enjoyment, Perspective, Life, Reflection

19. “Without Jimmy Dean, the Beatles never would have existed.”

John Lennon

Influence, Culture, Legacy, Music, Reflection

20. “I believe in everything until it’s disproved. So I believe in fairies, the myths, dragons. It all exists, even if it’s in your mind. Who’s to say that dreams and nightmares aren’t as real as the here and now?”

John Lennon

Imagination, Belief, Reality, Philosophy, Perspective

21. “There is an alternative to war. It’s staying in bed and growing your hair.”

John Lennon

Peace, Humor, Rebellion, Choice, Activism

22. “It seems that all revolutions end up with a personality cult – even the Chinese seem to need a father-figure.”

John Lennon

Revolution, Power, Society, Leadership, Reflection

23. “I once had a girl, or should I say she once had me.”

John Lennon

Relationships, Reflection, Love, Identity, Humor

24. “The Kingdom of Heaven is within you.”

John Lennon

Spirituality, Inner Peace, Self-Discovery, Philosophy, Belief

25. “Rituals are important. Nowadays it’s hip not to be married. I’m not interested in being hip.”

John Lennon

Tradition, Relationships, Society, Values, Individuality

26. “I am like a chameleon, influenced by whatever’s going on. If Elvis can do it, I can do it. If the Everly Brothers can do it, me and Paul can. Same with Dylan.”

John Lennon

Influence, Adaptability, Identity, Music, Reflection

27. “We’re more popular than Jesus Christ now.”

John Lennon

Fame, Culture, Reflection, Society, Impact

28. “It’s no good having, being with people you can dominate all the time. Or being with someone who can dominate you all the time. Because either one is boring.”

John Lennon

Relationships, Balance, Power, Boredom, Dynamics

29. “Make love, not war.”

John Lennon

Peace, Activism, Love, Message, Ideology

30. “I always like the studio best, once I got the hang of it and the control. I like it because it’s complete control.”

John Lennon

Creativity, Control, Process, Art, Reflection

454 Powerful John Lennon Quotes to Inspire You

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