Quotes from Yoko Ono


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I don't think you should always stay calm in a tense situation, because you might not ever confront the problem. Maybe it's better to actually let yourself be tense - and find a solution.


When I'm putting some communication out on Twitter or Facebook or Instagram, I think that it's helping me, my brain, you know, because it's always somehow stimulated by people who are sending things to me. And it works both ways. It's great. My brain is very happy about it.


Being alone is very difficult.


It's a waste of time to think that if you colored a painting red what might have happened if you painted it black.


The human race is a very, very magical race. We have a magic power of witches and wizards. We're here on this earth to unravel the mystery of this planet. The planet is asking for it.


Every moment in our lives is a miracle we should enjoy instead of ignoring.


A lot of things have been thrown at me in life, and I've got through it all without a rule book, taking it one day at a time.


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


We're growing up together, the human race. And we've discovered a lot of things that we didn't know. We're finding our way. Instead of thinking about doomsday all the time, think about how beautiful the world is. We're all together, and together we're getting wiser.


This society is driven by neurotic speed and force accelerated by greed and frustration of not being able to live up to the image of men and woman we have created for ourselves; the image has nothing to do with the reality of people.


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


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


You change the world by being yourself.


There's a long life ahead of you and it's going to be beautiful, as long as you keep loving and hugging each other.


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.


I never want projects to be finished; I have always believed in unfinished work. I got that from Schubert, you know, the 'Unfinished Symphony.'


It is very difficult for us to know we love somebody because it is an insecure position to be in. But in the end, it is important to be honest about your love because life is not that long.


I think if you give in and accept society's stereotypes, then you start thinking, 'I cannot dance till late at night because I'm 70.'


I did not break up the Beatles. You can't have it both ways. If you're going to blame me for breaking the Beatles up, you should be thankful that I made them into myth rather than a crumbling group.


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