Yoko Ono

Yoko Ono

31 quotes

Japanese artist and activist Yoko Ono (b. 1933) remains a towering presence in the world of memorable quotations. Whether reflecting on Music or Alone, Yoko Ono brought uncommon clarity to every subject. Browse 38 quotes by Yoko Ono that cover ground from Music, Alone, War, Society, and Positive. Consider this gem from Yoko Ono: "Being alone is very difficult."

“Events are the best teacher for us. You try to learn from people, there is always some bend to it.”

— Yoko Ono

Teacher

All Quotes by Yoko Ono

“Events are the best teacher for us. You try to learn from people, there is always some bend to it.”

— Yoko Ono

Teacher

“A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is a reality.”

— Yoko Ono

Alone

“Healing yourself is connected with healing others.”

— Yoko Ono

Movingon

“When I turned 60, it didn't bother me at all.”

— Yoko Ono

Birthday

“When I was four years old, my mother put me into a school for early music education where you get perfect pitch and harmony and composition.”

— Yoko Ono

Education

“Is truth always positive? Of course. Once the truth comes out, you know, it's all right. We're scared that if the truth comes out that it's not all right. It's the other way around.”

— Yoko Ono

Positive

“If your life changes, we can change the world, too.”

— Yoko Ono

Change

“Experiencing sadness and anger can make you feel more creative, and by being creative, you can get beyond your pain or negativity.”

— Yoko Ono

Anger

“The 1960s were about releasing ourselves from conventional society and freeing ourselves.”

— Yoko Ono

Society

“Being alone is very difficult.”

— Yoko Ono

Alone

“Countries have lost their culture because what they wanted was money. Money became the running theme in every country and culture was sacrificed.”

— Yoko Ono

Money

“Controversy is part of the nature of art and creativity.”

— Yoko Ono

Art

“When you go to war, both sides lose totally.”

— Yoko Ono

War

“The nice thing about the gallery shows is that without having to pay any money you can just go and see it.”

— Yoko Ono

Money

“A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality.”

— Yoko Ono

Alone

“War is over if you want it.”

— Yoko Ono

War

“Remember, each one of us has the power to change the world. Just start thinking peace, and the message will spread quicker than you think.”

— Yoko Ono

Change

“John wrote with a very deep love for the human race and a concern for its future.”

— Yoko Ono

Future

“Artists are going to be the metronome of this society.”

— Yoko Ono

Society

“I realized that if my thoughts immediately affect my body, I should be careful about what I think. Now if I get angry, I ask myself why I feel that way. If I can find the source of my anger, I can turn that negative energy into something positive.”

— Yoko Ono

Anger