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John Lennon Quote: Why Peaceful Humor Defeats the Establishment

„Peace is only got by peaceful methods. To fight the establishment with their own weapons is no good because they always win and they’ve been winning for thousands of years. They know how to play the game 'violence'. What they don’t know how to handle is peaceful humour“

John LennonJohn Lennon's quote shows how peaceful humor is stronger than violence in fighting the establishment.
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John Lennon was a British musician, singer, and songwriter, best known as a co-founder of the Beatles.

A powerful quote by John Lennon highlighting how nonviolence and humor are more effective tools of resistance than violence.


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John Lennon quote about peaceful humor defeating the establishment

John Lennon (1940–1980) was an English musician and peace activist. He gained worldwide fame as a founding member, singer, and guitarist of the Beatles, one of the most influential rock bands of all time. Lennon was also known for his political and social activism.

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