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

— Yoko Ono

Society

All Quotes by Yoko Ono

“Distance doesn't exist, in fact, and neither does time. Vibrations from love or music can be felt everywhere, at all times.”

— Yoko Ono

Music

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

— Yoko Ono

Teacher

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

— Yoko Ono

Marriage

“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

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

— Yoko Ono

Trust

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

— Yoko Ono

Alone

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

— Yoko Ono

Birthday

“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

“I just go with the flow, so any style can be in my music - that makes it exciting.”

— Yoko Ono

Music

“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

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

— Yoko Ono

War

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

— Yoko Ono

Art

“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

“War is over if you want it.”

— Yoko Ono

War

“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

“All my concerts had no sounds in them they were completely silent. People had to make up their own music in their minds!”

— Yoko Ono

Music

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

— Yoko Ono

Society

“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