True artists are prophets. I don't want to be that prophetic in that sense because it's so lonely. Yoko Ono artistlonelyprophet Change image and share on social
Most people like to hear sounds they are used to. Yoko Ono hearpeoplesound Change image and share on social
In the '60s we fought for peace, when the Vietnam war was on. We were against the cops and against the politicians, and there was a lot of waving banners and all that. And I think in a way, just as they were enjoying that machoism of war, we were enjoying the machismo of being anti-war, you know? Yoko Ono 60santibanner share on social
When you're imagining peace, you can't kill anyone. That's good isn't it? Yoko Ono goodimaginekill Change image and share on social
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 positivescaretruth Change image and share on social
Events are the best teacher for us. You try to learn from people, there is always some bend to it. Yoko Ono bendeventlearn Change image and share on social
Sound as medium has an incredible elasticity. So, of course, it is tempting for artists of other fields to try something with sounds. Why not? We are living in the age when there is no limit in gathering all forms of art and music to mix it together if you so desire. Yoko Ono ageartartist share on social
I don't think about the future. I don't think about the past. I just think of what comes into my head at the time. So that might be about the past, that might be about the future. Or, the present. Yoko Ono futureheadpast Change image and share on social
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.' Yoko Ono acceptdancegive Change image and share on social
My husband John Lennon was a very special man. A man of humble origin, he brought light and hope to the whole world with his words and music. Yoko Ono bringhopehumble Change image and share on social