The best Quotes and Sayings about the 60s

In the late '60s, there were the the three B's: The Beatles, Batman, and Bond.

When I was young in the 1960s, all the world watched the youth. Everywhere was the sensation of wanting to break the chains.

The '60s are my favorite decade - with the Cold War, the women's movement. And then there's the music, the fashion, the clothes, the hair.

The '60s were an amazing time.

Of all the '60s - there was Elvis, there was the Beatles, there was the British invasion, Jimmy Hendrix, and Woodstock - the No. 1 record was "The Twist".

Lord, give me coffee to change the things I can and memories of the 60s to accept the things I can't.

The 60s were wild and colorful! Flower power, miniskirts, and Beatles mania were everywhere. People danced to groovy tunes and protested for peace. But the hairstyles were sometimes a bit strange – afro, beehive, and muttonchops. Ah, the 60s were just one big trip!

In those days of the sixties, when the world seemed carefree, rebellious spirits blossomed like flowers in a spring garden. The youth danced wildly to the sounds of music emanating from dusty record players. Peace and freedom became the mantra of a generation thirsting for change. The Sixties, an era of hope and transformation.

The 60s, a decade of glory and fame,
Where freedom and peace danced in their game.
The youth united, rebellious and strong,
An era of music and love, where they belong.

The hippies blossomed, with flowers in their hair,
Dreaming of peace, always and everywhere.
The Vietnam War took many lives away,
But resistance grew stronger, day by day.

Whoa, and the '70s are back. All we need are the Bee Gees and bell-bottoms and it's Studio 54.

Jax: "People actually wore this crap?"
Stein: "People smoked a lot of pot in the '70s. It clearly had a deleterious effect on the fashion of the era."

We are looking at the biggest economic crash since 1970.
And thanks to closed barber-shops, we'll soon look like the 70s again.

Lord, give me coffee to change the things I can and memories of the 70s to accept the things I can't.

In the 70s, hairstyles were wilder than the parties! People danced to the disco fever and rocked out to the sounds of ABBA and Queen. Fashion was brighter than a rainbow, with bell-bottoms and platform shoes. And who can forget John Travolta's legendary style in "Saturday Night Fever"? The 70s were definitely a decade full of fun and groove!

In the seventies, freedom reigned in the hearts of people. Flower children danced in the streets, while the music of revolution echoed in their ears. An era of change and individual expression dawned as the world liberated itself from the shackles of the past and embarked on a new chapter in the history of mankind.

The 70s were a time of glamour and shine,
As people sought freedom and love divine.
The music was vibrant, the hair was long,
The world danced to a new, groovy song.

Disco balls spun in the light,
Hips swayed wildly, oh what a sight.
Abba sang of a dancing queen,
Hippies lived their dream in shades of green.

The 70s were a time of vibrant life,
As people sought freedom, away from strife.
A decade that still fascinates us today,
Memories of it will never fade away.

The 70s were a time of change, freedom, and progress. The music was intoxicating, the fashion was daring, and people were searching for new horizons. It was an era of love and peace, where dreams came true. The 70s remain unforgettable and will forever live on in our hearts.

I know it's true
It's all because of you
And if you go away
I know you could never stay

I know it's true
It's all because of you
And if I make it through
It's all because of you

And now and then
If we must start again
Well, we will know for sure
That I love you

Little darling
It's been a long, cold, lonely winter
Little darling
It feels like years since it's been here

Here comes the sun
Here comes the sun
And I say, "It's alright"

Yesterday
All my troubles seemed so far away
Now it looks as though they're here to stay
Oh, I believe in yesterday

Suddenly
I'm not half the man I used to be
There's a shadow hanging over me
Oh, yesterday came suddenly

Why she had to go
I don't know, she wouldn't say
I said something wrong
Now I long for yesterday

When I find myself in times of trouble, Mother Mary comes to me
Speaking words of wisdom, 'let it be'
And in my hour of darkness, she is standing right in front of me
Speaking words of wisdom, 'let it be'

CJ: "Can you shoot?"
The Truth: "Kid, I'm a hippie. The only thing I've shot is acid. I did see a guy snort it once though. Thought his nose was a kangaroo and the moon was a dog!"

When you gonna learn that microwave food'll kill you faster than a bullet? I mean, them damn burritos ain't good for nothing but a hippie, when he's high on weed.

The hippies wanted peace and love. We wanted Ferraris, blondes and switchblades.

All hippies around now just represent complete apathy.

Today, in the world of freedom, the proudest boast is "Ich bin ein Berliner."

I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.
I have a dream today.

In 1969, I gave up women and alcohol - it was the worst 20 minutes of my life.

That's one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.

We don't like their sound, and guitar music is on the way out.

In the Sacramento of the 1950s, it was as though White simply hadn't had time enough to figure Brown out. It was a busy white time. Brown was like the skinny or fat kids left over after the team captains chose sides. You take the rest - my cue to wander away to the sidelines, to wander away.

When I was a little girl in the 1950s, it would not have been possible for me to say, I want to be an anchorwoman when I grow up.

For Americans of the Greatest Generation that fought World War II and of the Silent Generation that came of age in the 1950s, the great moral and ideological cause was the Cold War. It gave purpose and clarity to our politics and foreign policy, and our lives.

"People are islands," she said. "They don't really touch. However close they are, they're really quite separate. Even if they've been married for fifty years."

You only live twice:
Once when you are born
And once when you look death in the face

And why do we fall, Bruce? So we can learn to pick ourselves up!

You see, madness, as you know, is like gravity. All it takes is a little push!

Truth is like the sun. You can shut it out for a time, but it ain't goin' away.

Anything that triggers good memories can't be all bad.

The most beautiful clothes that can dress a woman are the arms of the man she loves. But for those who haven't had the fortune of finding this happiness, I am there.

I became an actor so I can show you characters and never have to show you me.

Get into your own creativity. Sketch and paint with different mediums and follow your heart.