How can I give love when I don't know what it is I'm giving?

News conference in Chicago, where he apologized for the above statement, which was accepted by the Vatican. (11 August 1966)

The people have the power. All we have to do is awaken the power in the people.

I'm cynical about society, politics, newspapers, government. But I'm not cynical about life, love, goodness, death. That's why I really don't want to be labeled a cynic.

Count your age by friends, not years. Count your life by smiles, not tears.

Love, Love, Love. All you need is love. Love is all you need.

Reporter lady: What's that color? John: Hm. I'd call this a color!