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. John Lennon drownforesightincredibly Change image and share on social
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 answerclaimdivinity share on social
If everyone demanded peace instead of another television set, then there'd be peace. John Lennon demandpeaceset Change image and share on social
Rituals are important. Nowadays it's hip not to be married. I'm not interested in being hip. John Lennon hipimportantinterest Change image and share on social
Our society is run by insane people for insane objectives. I think we're being run by maniacs for maniacal ends and I think I'm liable to be put away as insane for expressing that. That's what's insane about it. John Lennon endexpressinsane share on social
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 artcallegomaniac Change image and share on social
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. John Lennon guiltlovepeace Change image and share on social
You don't need anybody to tell you who you are or what you are. You are what you are! John Lennon Change image and share on social
Lots of people who complained about us receiving the MBE received theirs for heroism in the war - for killing people. We received ours for entertaining other people. I'd say we deserve ours more. John Lennon complaindeserveentertain Change image and share on social
The postman wants an autograph. The cab driver wants a picture. The waitress wants a handshake. Everyone wants a piece of you. John Lennon autographcabdriver Change image and share on social