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It is true that liberty is precious; so precious that it must be carefully rationed. ↗

— Vladimir Lenin

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Despair is typical of those who do not understand the causes of evil, see no way out, and are incapable of struggle. The modern industrial proletariat does not belong to the category of such classes. ↗

— Vladimir Lenin

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Our society is run by insane people for insane objectives. I think we're being run by maniacs for maniacal ends and I think I'm liable to be put away as insane for expressing that. That's what's insane about it. ↗

— John Lennon

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I'm not claiming divinity. I've never claimed purity of soul. I've never claimed to have the answers to life. I only put out songs and answer questions as honestly as I can... But I still believe in peace, love and understanding. ↗

— John Lennon

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My role in society, or any artist's or poet's role, is to try and express what we all feel. Not to tell people how to feel. Not as a preacher, not as a leader, but as a reflection of us all. ↗

— John Lennon

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We're more popular than Jesus now; I don't know which will go first, rock 'n' roll or Christianity. ↗

— John Lennon

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Part of me suspects that I'm a loser, and the other part of me thinks I'm God Almighty. ↗

— John Lennon

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They had lied, those who had extolled the virtues of love—its pleasures, its sublimity—those who had told her that it was beautiful and worthwhile. There was nothing beautiful about it. It was awful. ↗

— Sarah MacLean

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We live in a pretty bleak time. I feel that in the air. Everything is uncertain. Everything feels like its on the precipice of some major transformation, whether we like it or not. ↗

— Sean Lennon

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Making films is great. You've got 100 people around and you're all dressing up and making weird art-it's a fun group activity. ↗

— Sean Lennon

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