John Lennon

The trouble with government as it is, is that it doesn’t represent the people. It controls them.

John Lennon

The women are very important too, we can’t have a revolution that doesn’t involve and liberate women. It’s so subtle the way you’re taught male superiority.

John Lennon

The world went mad and used us as an excuse.

John Lennon

There are a lot of people walking around with long hair now and some trendy middle class kids in pretty clothes. But nothing changed except that we all dressed up a bit, leaving the same bastards running everything.

John Lennon

There are two basic motivating forces: fear and love. When we are afraid, we pull back from life. When we are in love, we open to all that life has to offer with passion, excitement, and acceptance.

John Lennon

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

John Lennon

There was never any question about it: we [with Yoko Ono] had to have a 50-50 relationship or there was no relationship, I was quick to learn.

John Lennon

There were five women who were my family. Five strong, intelligent women. Five sisters.

John Lennon

There’s no point in dropping out, because it’s the same there and it’s got to change. But I think it all comes down to changing your head.

John Lennon

There’s nothing new under the sun. All the roads lead to Rome. And people cannot provide it for you. I can’t wake you up. You can wake you up. I can’t cure you. You can cure you.

John Lennon