“When it gets down to having to use violence, then you are playing the system’s game. The establishment will irritate you – pull your beard, flick your face – to make you fight. Because once they’ve got you violent, then they know how to handle you. The only thing they don’t know how to handle is non-violence and humor.”

English musician, songwriter and activist

John Lennon was an English musician, songwriter and activist. He became known worldwide as the founder of the Beatles, where he was a co-lead vocalist and played rhythm guitar, later also taking on lead and bass guitar, keyboards and other instruments. His songwriting partnership with Paul McCartney is still regarded as the most successful in history. Lennon’s public image also extended beyond music, through his activism and his role as one of the best-known figures of the Beatles era.