It is the most violent people who go for love and peace.

John Lennon

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Topic

Peace movement Human nature

Speaker

John Lennon

Source

Playboy Magazine

Medium

Interview Magazine

Statement Type

Paradox

Language

English

Time

1980 1980s 20th century

Occupation

Singer-songwriter Musician

From

United Kingdom Europe

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Citation

Lennon, John. "Playboy Interview with John Lennon and Yoko Ono." Interviewed by David Sheff. Playboy, Jan. 1981.

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Topic
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Citation

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Ralph Waldo Emerson

Essays: First Series (Emerson)

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Topic
Going for it Taking risks

Author

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Source
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Medium
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Statement Type
Paradox Proverbs, aphorisms and adages
Language
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Time
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Original Citation

Emerson, Ralph Waldo. "Prudence." Essays: First Series. Boston: James Munroe and Company, 1841.

Current Citation

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