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Here are some verified quotes by **Ringo Starr** that reflect his thoughts on life:

1. **”Everything government touches turns to crap.”**
– A blunt and humorous reflection often cited as his view on bureaucracy, attributed in interviews during the 1970s.

2. **”I feel the older I get, the more I’m learning to handle life. Being on this quest for a long time, it’s all about finding yourself.”**
– From interviews in later years, especially around his Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction (2015), this quote reflects his spiritual and personal growth.

3. **”Peace and love, peace and love.”**
– Ringo’s iconic mantra, repeated in nearly every public appearance. It’s more than a catchphrase—it’s his philosophy of life, especially emphasized on his birthday each year.

4. **”You got to pay your dues if you want to sing the blues, and you know it don’t come easy.”**
– From his 1971 song *“It Don’t Come Easy”*, co-written with George Harrison, this line captures Ringo’s grounded view of effort, resilience, and emotional truth.

5. **”I’ve got photographs of me with John, George and Paul, and I often go, ’Was I really there?’ I just happened to be in the best band in the world.”**
– Said in multiple interviews, this quote conveys his humility and awe at his own life journey.

Would you like a reflection based on one of these quotes?

— Ringo Starr, ChatGPT 4.0