John Lennon - Peace Quotes

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It's fear of the unknown. The unknown is what it is. And to be frightened of it is what sends everybody scurrying around chasing dreams, illusions, wars, peace, love, hate, all that-it's all illusion. Unknown is what it is. Accept that it's unknown and it's plain sailing. Everything is unknown-then you're ahead of the game. That's what it is. Right?

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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.

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If everybody demanded peace instead of another television set, there'd be peace.

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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.

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When we say "War is over if you want it," we mean that if everyone demanded peace instead of another TV set, we'd have peace.

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All we are saying is give peace a chance.

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We're trying to sell peace, like a product, you know, and sell it like people sell soap or soft drinks. And it's the only way to get people aware that peace is possible, and it isn't just inevitable to have violence. Not just war — all forms of violence.

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