A quotation from John Lennon, born 75 years ago today

"It's fear of the unknown.

"The unknown is what it is.

And to be frightened of it is

what sends everybody scurrying around

chasing dreams, illusions, wars, peace, love, hate,

all that -- it's all illusion.

Unknown is what it is.

Accept that it's unknown

and it's plain sailing.

"Everything is unknown --

then you're ahead of the game.

That's what it is. Right?"

-- John Lennon (1940-1980),

born 75 years ago today (October 9)

John Lennon
(Photo by Roy Kerwood)