When I speak out against the guns or against the big corporations, some of my friends say, 'Oh Yoko, be careful. These people have all the power.' But, you know, most people don't speak out because they are frightened.
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People in power have to be careful about what comes out of their mouth. They have to find exactly the right word that can't be attacked.
When you have real power you don't threaten. People know what your capabilities are.
Those who own much have much to fear.
I'm saying, let's learn to reacquire a respect for the power of guns. This culture is so indifferent and disrespectful of guns that we should be terrified.
Stand before the people you fear and speak your mind - even if your voice shakes.
I'm not really afraid of somebody who's very politically vocal. My mother is very strong, and I really believe in freedom of speech.
Those that are the loudest in their threats are the weakest in their actions.
We should keep silent about those in power; to speak well of them almost implies flattery; to speak ill of them while they are alive is dangerous, and when they are dead is cowardly.
Stand up and face your fears, or they will defeat you.
My words must be powerful to make people so afraid of them. It's rather nice to feel I have power.
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