John Lennon — "I'm a working-class hero."

"I believe in everything until it's disproved. So I believe in fairies, the myths, dragons. It all exists, even if it's in your mind. Who's to say that dreams and nightmares aren't as real as here and …"

"I don't believe in gurus. I believe in myself."

"I'm sick of all these people talking about peace and love. If you want peace and love, go out and get it."

"There are two basic motivating forces: fear and love. When we are afraid, we pull back from life. When we are in love, we open to all that life has to offer with passion, excitement, and acceptance."

"I've always been a rebel. I've always been a non-conformist."