Everybody’s an artist. Everybody’s God. It’s just that they’re inhibited.
Meaning of the quote
Yoko Ono believes that everyone has the ability to be an artist and be in touch with their inner divinity, but sometimes people hold themselves back from expressing these qualities. She suggests that the key is to overcome the inhibitions that prevent us from tapping into our creative and spiritual potential.
About Yoko Ono
Yoko Ono is a renowned Japanese multimedia artist, singer, songwriter, and peace activist. She gained fame in the 1960s as the wife of John Lennon, with whom she collaborated on avant-garde music and political activism. Ono has had a successful solo career, including a Grammy-winning album, and is celebrated for her contributions to the arts and social causes.
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