John Lennon Quotes & Sayings (Page 5)

“It doesn't matter how long my hair is or what colour my skin is or whether I'm a woman or a man.”

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

“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.”

“When you're drowning, you don't say 'I would be incredibly pleased if someone would have the foresight to notice me drowning and come and help me,' you just scream.”

“God is a concept by which we measure our pain.”

“Possession isn't nine-tenths of the law. It's nine-tenths of the problem.”

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

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

“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?”

“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.”