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When we say "War is over if you want it," we mean that if everyone demanded peace instead of another TV set, we'd have peace.
— John Lennon on War and peace
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "When we say "War is over if you want it," we mean that if everyone demanded peace instead of another TV set, we'd have peace." in the context of "John Lennon, during the Bed-In for Peace in Montreal, Canada (1 June 1969)" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
Source: Wikiquote: "War and peace" (Quotes, L)
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About John Lennon
John Winston Ono Lennon (9 October 1940 – 8 December 1980), born John Winston Lennon, was a singer, songwriter, guitarist, political activist and founding member of The Beatles. His second wife was Yoko Ono. He was murdered in 1980.
About John Lennon
John Winston Ono Lennon (9 October 1940 – 8 December 1980), born John Winston Lennon, was a singer, songwriter, guitarist, political activist and founding member of The Beatles. His second wife was Yoko Ono. He was murdered in 1980.
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