Quote by John Lennon, Interview, KFRC RKO

My role in society, or any artist or poet's role, is to try and express what we all feel. Not to tell people how to feel. Not as a preacher, not as a leader, but as a reflection of us all.

My role in society, or any artist or poet's role, is to try

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This quote highlights the role of an artist or poet in society. The purpose is not to impose their own feelings or dictate how people should feel but rather to be a conduit for expressing the collective human emotions and experiences. Rather than serving as a preacher or leader, artists and poets act as a mirror, reflecting the thoughts, desires, and struggles that resonate with everyone. The quote emphasizes the importance of art as a medium for connecting and understanding one another on a deeper, universal level.

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By John Lennon, Interview, KFRC RKO

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