John Lennon wisely observed that “life is
what happens when you’re busy making other plans
”. I’ve always loved this line and how astute this observation is. You can set all the goals you want for the future, but that won’t change the fact that your life has to be lived moment to moment and day to day.
When did John Lennon say life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans?
‘Life is What Happens To You While You’re Busy Making Other Plans’ – Death On the Roads. Read time: You don’t have to read it, it’s about my dad. A quote that is often attributed to John Lennon was actually first used in
1957
in an issue of Reader’s Digest by a man named Allen Saunders.
What happens to us while we are making other plans?
In 1957, Saunders wrote the line, “Life is what happens to us while we are making other plans,” usually attributed to
John Lennon
. It appeared in a 1957 issue of the Reader’s Digest.
Who said life happens when making plans?
According to the Yale Book of Quotations editor Fred R. Shapiro, the origin is attributed to
writer and cartoonist Allen Saunders
. A variation of the quote, “Life is what happens to us while we are making other plans,” was published in Reader’s Digest in January 1957, when Lennon was 17.
What happens while you’re busy making other plans it’s said?
REMEMBERED QUOTE: Life is what happens to us while we are busy making other plans. —
Henry Cooke
.
When you are busy planning life happens?
“ Life is what happens when you’re busy making other plans.” –
John Lennon
.
What did John Lennon say about making plans?
“
Life is What Happens To You While You’re Busy Making Other Plans.
” — John Lennon.
Did John Lennon write a song for Julian?
We did spend 10 years together.” Though
John wrote
“Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds” about a picture Julian drew, he wasn’t exactly a doting father.
What do you know about John Lennon?
John Lennon, in full John Winston Ono Lennon, (born October 9, 1940, Liverpool, England—died December 8, 1980, New York, New York, U.S.), leader or coleader of the British rock
group the Beatles
, author and graphic artist, solo recording artist, and collaborator with Yoko Ono on recordings and other art projects.
What is a good quote about life?
“
Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony
.” “Lead from the heart, not the head.” “Always find opportunities to make someone smile, and to offer random acts of kindness in everyday life.” “You cannot protect yourself from sadness without protecting yourself from happiness.”
Who said life is what you make of it?
–
Marcus Aurelius
. 6. “Life is what you make it so make the best of it.”
What are famous sayings?
- “Fortune favors the bold.” – Virgil. Life is what happens when you’re busy making other plans. …
- “Time is money.” – Benjamin Franklin. …
- “I came, I saw, I conquered.” – Julius Caesar. …
- “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” – Elbert Hubbard. …
- “If you want to be happy, be.” – Leo Tolstoy.
What does it mean by life happens?
Kinda like ‘
Whatever, it doesn’t matter, move on, it’s okay we can move on
.’ For instance, if you got into a car accident, you could say ‘life happens’ rather than angrily shouting. Another example:) Your friend spills milk. You can say ‘life happens’ because it’s not a huge problem.
How did John Lennon get into music?
Who Was John Lennon? Musician John Lennon met Paul McCartney in 1957 and
invited McCartney to join his music
group. They eventually formed the most successful songwriting partnership in musical history. Lennon left the Beatles in 1969, and later released albums with his wife, Yoko Ono, among others.
Does Paul McCartney have a relationship with Julian Lennon?
Beatles singer and bass player Paul McCartney
holds Julian
, son of his colleague John Lennon.
Are Sean and Julian Lennon friends?
SEAN LENNON MAINTAINS HE AND
BROTHER JULIAN HAVE ALWAYS BEEN CLOSE
. Sean Lennon maintains that he and brother Julian Lennon have always been close — despite legendary tension and past bad blood between Julian and Sean’s mom, Yoko Ono.
