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They brought out LSD to control people, and what they did was give us freedom.

— John Lennon The Beatles Anthology (2000)

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

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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.

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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.

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