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Keep you doped with religion, and sex, and T.V. And you think you're so clever and classless and free. But you're still fucking peasants as far as I can see.

— John Lennon

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I don't mind people putting us down, because if everybody really liked us, it would be a bore.

The Beatles Anthology (2000)

Reality leaves a lot to the imagination.

Don't believe that jazz about there's nothing you can do, "turn on and drop out, man" — because you've got to turn on and drop in, or they're going to drop all over you.

The Beatles Anthology (2000)

If everyone demanded peace instead of another television set, then there'd be peace.

We must always remember to thank the CIA and the Army for LSD, by the way.

The Beatles Anthology (2000)

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