«You don’t need anybody to tell you who you are or what you are. You are what you are!»
Today, John Lennon fans are celebrating what would have been the artist’s 80th birthday. As a co-lead singer and guitarist for The Beatles, Lennon has won and inspired countless fans with his impeccable songwriting and vocal talent. However, he was beloved just as much for his avid activism and constant calls for peace. His words at peace rallies and concerts captured the hearts of millions, and have since become quotes people live by even today. To celebrate Lennon’s milestone birthday, we’ve compiled a list of quotes to comfort and enlighten fans today and beyond. «All we are saying is give peace a chance.» — «Give Peace a Chance,» 1968 «You don’t need anybody to tell you who you are or what you are. You are what you are!»— statement to the press in 1969, The Beatles: An Oral History «Remember love. The only hope for any of us is peace. Violence begets violence. If you want to get peace, you can get it as soon as you like if we all pull together.» — statement to the press in 1969, The Beatles: An Oral History «We’re trying to sell peace, like a product, you know, and sell it like people sell soap or soft drinks.
