A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

● Home » Authors » J Authors

454 Powerful John Lennon Quotes to Inspire You

Art | Beatles | Change | Duality | Expression | Fame | Growth | Humor | Identity | Judgment | More

About John Lennon
John Lennon, born on October 9, 1940, in Liverpool, England, was a renowned musician, peace activist, and one of the most influential figures in the history of popular music. As the co-founder of The Beatles, Lennon played a significant role in shaping modern music and challenging social norms through his innovative songwriting and cultural impact.

Show more...

Here are 454 Powerful quotes by John Lennon on various topics to inspire you.

A-Z Z-A New Old Popular

If you tried to give rock and roll another name

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

Music, Influence, Culture, Legacy, Humor

If someone thinks that love and peace is a cliche

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.”

Love, Peace, Timelessness, Ideology, Reflection

We're more popular than Jesus now; I don't know which

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

Religion, Popularity, Culture, Change, Reflection

Imagine all the people living life in peace You may

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.”

Peace, Unity, Hope, Dreaming, Humanity

And God help Bruce Springsteen when they decide he's no

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.”

Fame, Pressure, Identity, Reflection, Society

Everybody loves you when you're six foot in the ground

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

Mortality, Fame, Reflection, Life, Humanity

There's nothing you can know that isn't known

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

Knowledge, Understanding, Philosophy, Awareness, Truth

If being an egomaniac means I believe in what I

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.”

Ego, Art, Identity, Belief, Confidence

Will the people in the cheaper seats clap your hands?

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

Audience, Performance, Humor, Art, Interaction

I don't know which will go first - rock 'n'

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

Culture, Change, Religion, Popularity, Reflection

Love is the flower you've got to let grow

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

Love, Nurturing, Growth, Relationships, Care

Love is the answer and you know that for sure;

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

Love, Growth, Understanding, Life, Reflection

I'm not claiming divinity I've never claimed purity of soul

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.”

Honesty, Humility, Belief, Peace, Art

I believe time wounds all heels

14. “I believe time wounds all heels.”

Time, Healing, Reflection, Life, Perspective

We've got this gift of love but love is like

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.”

Love, Care, Nurturing, Relationships, Growth

Life is what happens while you are busy making other

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

Life, Planning, Reality, Perspective, Experience

These critics with the illusions they've created about artists -

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.”

Critique, Art, Idolization, Popularity, Reflection

Time you enjoy wasting was not wasted

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

Time, Enjoyment, Perspective, Life, Reflection

Without Jimmy Dean the Beatles never would have existed

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

Influence, Culture, Legacy, Music, Reflection

I believe in everything until it’s disproved So I believe

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?”

Imagination, Belief, Reality, Philosophy, Perspective

There is an alternative to war It’s staying in bed

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

Peace, Humor, Rebellion, Choice, Activism

It seems that all revolutions end up with a personality

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

Revolution, Power, Society, Leadership, Reflection

I once had a girl or should I say she

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

Relationships, Reflection, Love, Identity, Humor

The Kingdom of Heaven is within you

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

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

Rituals are important Nowadays it’s hip not to be married

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

Tradition, Relationships, Society, Values, Individuality

I am like a chameleon influenced by whatever’s going on

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.”

Influence, Adaptability, Identity, Music, Reflection

We’re more popular than Jesus Christ now

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

Fame, Culture, Reflection, Society, Impact

It’s no good having being with people you can dominate

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.”

Relationships, Balance, Power, Boredom, Dynamics

Make love not war

29. “Make love, not war.”

Peace, Activism, Love, Message, Ideology

I always like the studio best once I got the

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.”

Creativity, Control, Process, Art, Reflection