Yoko Ono

Artist, peace activist

Contemporary influential 77 sayings

Sayings by Yoko Ono

My art is about breaking down barriers, about connecting people.

2022 — Interview with The Guardian
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I think it's important to never give up on your dreams.

2022 — Interview with The Art Newspaper
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Smile in the mirror. Do that every morning and you'll start to see a big difference in your life.

2012 — Tweet
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Every time we don't speak up, we allow injustice to continue.

2015 — Interview with The New York Times
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I always say that women are the most powerful force on Earth.

2013 — Interview with The Guardian
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My art is about questioning the status quo.

2015 — Interview with Artnet News
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I believe that all people are connected, and we should all work together for peace.

2016 — Interview with The BBC
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My art is a gift to the world. It's a way to share my vision.

2014 — Interview with The Telegraph
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I'm not interested in making pretty art. I'm interested in making meaningful art.

2016 — Interview with The Independent
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The future is in our hands. We can make it a better place.

2013 — Interview with The Huffington Post
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I think art should be accessible to everyone.

2019 — Interview with The Art Newspaper
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My art is about breaking free from the past and embracing the future.

2019 — Interview with The Financial Times
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I think peace is a daily practice. It's something we have to work on every day.

2020 — Interview with The Times
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My art is about transcending boundaries, about connecting with something larger than ourselves.

2021 — Interview with CNN
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I think it's important to challenge authority, to question everything.

2021 — Interview with Artnet News
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My art is a reflection of my life, of my experiences.

2022 — Interview with The Guardian
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I believe that music can change the world.

2012 — Interview with Rolling Stone
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