George Harrison

George Harrison

Musician, Singer-songwriter

George Harrison was a British musician and songwriter, best known as the lead guitarist of The Beatles, whose work explored themes of love and spirituality.

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Born
February 25, 1943
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About George Harrison

George Harrison — Life and Legacy

George Harrison, a pivotal member of The Beatles, is celebrated not just for his musical genius but also for his profound exploration of love and spirituality. His journey through music was deeply intertwined with his quest for meaning, as reflected in his iconic works such as 'All Things Must Pass' and 'Within You Without You'. Harrison's philosophy emphasized the importance of inner peace and connection, often articulated through his lyrics and public statements. One of his most notable quotes, 'All things must pass', encapsulates his understanding of life's impermanence, urging listeners to embrace change and find solace in the transient nature of existence. This perspective was shaped by his experiences and studies in Eastern philosophies, which he integrated into his music and personal life. Harrison's influence extends beyond his musical contributions; his quotes continue to inspire those seeking a deeper understanding of love and spirituality. His ability to articulate complex emotions and ideas in simple yet profound terms resonates with audiences, making his insights timeless and relevant in today's world.

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"I'm only myself when I have a guitar in my hands."

Music Guitar Hands
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"It's being here now that's important. There's no past and there's no future. Time is a very misleading thing. All there is ever, is the now. We can gain experience from the past, but we can't relive it; and we can hope for the future, but we don't know if there is one."

Time Future Carpe Diem
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"With every mistake, we must surely be learning."

Hope Mistake Ironic
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"When you've seen beyond yourself, then you may find, peace of mind is waiting there."

Peace Hippie Waiting
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"You can be standing right in front of the truth and not necessarily see it, and people only get it when they're ready to get it."

People Ready Standing
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"Heaven and hell is right now. ... You make it heaven or you make it hell by your actions."

Heaven Action Hell
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"Sometimes I feel like I’m actually on the wrong planet. It’s great when I’m in my garden, but the minute I go out the gate I think, ‘What the hell am I doing here?"

Garden Thinking Sometimes
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"The world is ready for a mystic revolution, a discovery of the God in each of us."

Hippie Discovery World
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"I still practice Transcendental Meditation and I think it's great. Marharishi only ever did good for us, and although I have not been with him physically, I never left him."

Thinking Practice Meditation
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"Having played with other musicians, I don't even think The Beatles were that good."

Thinking Musician
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"In the end, this world will go under because of the stupidity of people."

People Stupidity World
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"I've heard that while the show was on there were no reported crimes, or very few. When The Beatles were on Ed Sullivan, even the criminals had a rest for ten minutes."

Criminals Crime Minutes
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"It's easier to hurt someone and make them cry, than it is to dry their eyes."

Hurt Eye Evil
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"Sunrise doesn't last all morning, a cloudburst doesn't last all day, seems my love is up and has left you with no warning. It's not always going to be this grey. All things must pass, all things must pass away."

Morning Love Is Sunrise
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"Why live in the darkness all your life? Why, if you are unhappy, if you are having a miserable time, why not just look at it? Why are you in the darkness? Look for the light. The light is within."

Light Darkness Unhappy
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"The more I go inside, the more there is to see."

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"That's it really; it's all love, whichever way you look at it, it's all love. How much you can Get from each other and that's determined by how much you're Giving to each other... But it all starts Within our self and then it spreads to those around us, Good & Bad. But basically that's it, I think it's the Love that we can generate is = to the Love that we get back Amen"

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