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As a multimedia artist, singer-songwriter, and peace activist, Yoko Ono has been an influential figure in the world of art and music since the 1960s. She is known for her avant-garde art installations, experimental music recordings, and, of course, her marriage to John Lennon. Throughout her career, Ono has used her art to express her strong commitment to peace and social justice, work that she acknowledges takes time. With this quote, she reminds us that progress toward a difficult goal is often slow, and encourages us to be gentle with ourselves along the way.

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