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."

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“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

All Quotes by Yoko Ono

“Marriage is a gamble, let's be honest.”

— Yoko Ono

Marriage

“People make music to get a reaction. Music is communication.”

— Yoko Ono

Communication

“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

“The only instrument I can play is piano. Whenever I make songs at home, I play the piano and make them on the piano.”

— Yoko Ono

Home

“What the Beatles did was something incredible, it was more than what a band could do. We have to give them respect.”

— Yoko Ono

Respect

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

— Yoko Ono

Art

“Being alone is very difficult.”

— Yoko Ono

Alone

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

— Yoko Ono

Teacher

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

— Yoko Ono

Society

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

— Yoko Ono

Change

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

— Yoko Ono

War

“I trust myself. You need that to survive.”

— Yoko Ono

Trust

“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 a reality.”

— Yoko Ono

Alone

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

— Yoko Ono

Future

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

— Yoko Ono

Alone

“But only art and music have the power to bring peace.”

— Yoko Ono

Peace

“Smile in the mirror. Do that every morning and you'll start to see a big difference in your life.”

— Yoko Ono

Morning

“War is over if you want it.”

— Yoko Ono

War

“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