Quote by John Lennon

We've been on our peace gig, as we call it, for a year solid. And people say, 'Do you think it's having any effect?' I can't answer that. It's like asking me in the Cavern, 'Are you gonna make it?' In the back of my mind I thought, I'm gonna make it, but I couldn't lay it on the line. And I think that peace is more tangible than Beatles.

We've been on our peace gig, as we call it, for a year solid

Summary

In this quote, the speaker reflects on their year-long commitment to promoting peace. They acknowledge the uncertainty surrounding the effectiveness of their efforts, comparing it to the uncertainty they faced during their early days as the Beatles. While they cannot definitively measure the impact of their peace advocacy, the speaker suggests that the concept of peace holds a more tangible and meaningful significance than their own musical success. This quote emphasizes the ongoing pursuit of peace and the transcendence of personal achievements in favor of a larger, more noble cause.

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