"Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans."
John Lennon

"All we are saying is give peace a chance."
John Lennon

'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 live as one."
John Lennon

"God is a concept by which we measure our pain."
John Lennon

"Reality leaves a lot to the imagination."
John Lennon

"I get by with a little help from my friends."
John Lennon

"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

"Work is life, you know, and without it, there's nothing but fear and insecurity."
John Lennon

"Rituals are important. Nowadays it's hip not to be married. I'm not interested in being hip."
John Lennon

"I've had the boyhood thing of being Elvis. Now I want to be with my best friend, and my best friend's my wife. Who could ask for anything more?"
John Lennon

"All you need is love."
John Lennon

"We've got this gift of love, but love is like a precious plant. You can just accept it and leave it in the cupboard or just think it's going to get on by itself. You've got to keep watering it. You've got to really look after it and nurture it."
John Lennon