Yoko Ono Quotes

When people don't express themselves, they die one piece at a time.

There are things to confess that enrich the world, and things that need not be said.

I almost envy people who say whatever they want.

Be still when you have nothing to say; when genuine passion moves you, say what you've got to say, and say it hot.

Instead of sounding pretentious, phony, or repetitive, I'd rather not speak.

It is easier not to say anything. Shut your trap, button your lip, can it. All that crap you hear on TV about communication and expressing feelings is a lie. Nobody really wants to hear what you have to say.

You have to let people express themselves in the way that they need to express themselves. You have to express yourself in any way possible, provided you're prepared to live with the consequences.

Everyone has freedom to say whatever they want to say. I think it takes a stronger person to hold their tongue as opposed to speaking out.

If you dont [sic] say what you want, what's the sense of writing?

The truth hurts, but silence kills.

I feel like my honesty gives people the freedom to talk about things they wouldn't otherwise.

I'm not scared about saying what I think.

I was quiet. If I really wanted to say something, I would. I just wasn't interested in saying anything.

I've come to realize that the more I censor myself, the less people relate to me.

If I have to be focused and watch what I say, then I have to be comfortable.

When you have nothing important or interesting to say, don't let anyone persuade you to say it.

I say whatever I think and whatever is on my mind, and I just hope that it comes out good. I just try to have a lot of fun.

I'm very free with all my emotions, whether it's happy, sad, mad, glad, whatever.

If you deny people their own voice, you'll have no idea of who they were.

All I'm writing is just what I feel, that's all. I just keep it almost naked. And probably the words are so bland.

I love to write.

If I were to say what I really think I would be arrested or shut away in a lunatic asylum. Come on, I am sure that it would be the same for everyone.

We need a reason to speak but none to keep silent.

You are not only responsible for what you say, but also for what you do not say.

If a person never contradicts himself, it must be that he says nothing.