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15 Throwback Celebrity Quotes From The 1970s
The 1970s was a dynamic decade, marked by iconic celebrities whose voices significantly helped to shape culture and instigated social commentary. Take John Lennon’s confident declaration, “If there is such a thing as a genius, I am one,” or Stevie Wonder’s commentary about our perception of time, saying, “Time is long but life is short.”
These quotes are carved in history and some of them still resonate with current situations, like actor John Wayne's comment, “Tomorrow hopes we have learned something from yesterday.”
You might be familiar with the faces in this article, but some of the quotes we selected may strike a surprise for you.
John Lennon
“If there is such a thing as a genius, I am one, and if there isn't I don't care. There are no problems, only solutions.”
Gloria Steinem
“Any woman who chooses to behave like a full human being should be warned that the armies of the status quo will treat her as something of a dirty joke.”
(Source: Equalitynow)
Elton John
“There’s really no point in asking what if? The only question worth asking is: what’s next?”
(Source: Quotefancy)
Dolly Parton
“I've often said I don't lose my temper as much as use it. I don’t do either unless I have to because I love peace and harmony, but when you step in my territory, I will call you on it.”
(Source: Goodreads)
Clint Eastwood
“Sometimes if you want to see a change for the better, you have to take things into your own hands.“
(Source: Brainyquote)
Burt Reynolds
“When you crash and burn, you have to pick yourself up and go on and hope to make up for it.”
(Source: Brainyquote)
Ken Olsen
"There is no reason anyone would want a computer in their home."
(Source: Computinghistory.)
Evel Knievel
“I decided to fly through the air and live in the sunlight and enjoy life as much as I could.“
(Source: Brainyquote)
Audrey Hepburn
“When you have nobody you can make a cup of tea for, when nobody needs you, that's when I think life is over.”
(Source: Goodreads)
Cher
“Until you're ready to look foolish, you'll never have the possibility of being great.”
(Source: "Tatlerasia": https://www.tatlerasia.com/lifestyle/entertainment/10-best-cher-quotes#:~:text=“Until%20you're%20ready%20to)
Cher
“Until you're ready to look foolish, you'll never have the possibility of being great.”
(Source: Tatlerasia)
Jean Seberg
(Source: AZ Quotes)
