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John Lennon rose to fame as a founding member of legendary band the Beatles in the early 1960s, during which time he enjoyed worldwide recognition for his groundbreaking song writing skills. After the band disbanded in 1970 Lennon concentrated on his solo career and his peace activism along with wife Yoko Ono. The creative genius inspired millions to hope for a better, more peaceful future through his infectious music, colorful public appearances and inspirational quotes. Still relevant today as they ever were, take inspiration from seven John Lennon peace quotes.
1.
"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."
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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."
3.
"A DREAM YOU DREAM ALONE IS ONLY A DREAM. A DREAM YOU DREAM TOGETHER IS REALITY."
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4.
"DECLARE IT. JUST THE SAME WAY WE DECLARE WAR. THAT IS HOW WE WILL HAVE PEACE... WE JUST NEED TO DECLARE IT."
5.
"IF EVERYONE DEMANDED PEACE INSTEAD OF ANOTHER TELEVISION SET, THEN THERE'D BE PEACE."
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6.
"ALL WE ARE SAYING IS GIVE PEACE A CHANCE."
7.
"PEACE IS NOT SOMETHING YOU WISH FOR; IT'S SOMETHING YOU MAKE, SOMETHING YOU DO , SOMETHING YOU ARE, AND SOMETHING YOU GIVE AWAY."
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