Henry Rollins Quotes

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• It wasn't until my late twenties that I learned that by working out I had given myself a great gift. I learned that nothing good…
• Through the years, I have combined meditation, action, and the Iron into a single strength. I believe that when the body is strong, the mind…
• Am I self-righteous? Why not? It's not like I can count on you to be righteous for me.
• I want a soul mate who can sit me down, shut me up, tell me ten things I don't already know, and make me laugh.…
• People have become separated from their bodies. They are no longer whole. I see them move from their offices to their cars and on to…
• Don't do anything by half. If you love someone, love them with all your soul.
• The Ninja, as you know, operates by stealth. And so, case in point: I put out records... no one hears them! I make videos... (whispers)…
• I got three letters today telling me that I'm god. Why can't I pay the rent?
• Cynicism is only intellectual sloth.
• Sitting in a room, alone, listening to a CD is to be lonely. Sitting in a room alone with an LP crackling away, or sitting…
• It is just that I don't want a wife and I don't want kids.
• When was the last time you wanted to say it all to the right person To have it all come out right, to surprise yourself…
• Your commander would never lie to you. That's the vice president's job.
• It'll destroy you if you try to make it mean anything to anyone but yourself.
• I want a soul mate who can sit me down, shut me up, tell me ten things I don’t already know, and make me laugh.…
• Go without a coat when it's cold; find out what cold is. Go hungry; keep your existence lean. Wear away the fat, get down to…
• Muscle mass does not always equal strength. Strength is kindness and sensitivity. Strength is understanding that your power is both physical and emotional. That it…
• I used to fight the pain, but recently this became clear to me: pain is not my enemy; it is my call to greatness. But…
• I will never say the things that I want to say to you. I know the damage it would do. I love you more than…
• Thank you for touching me. Some of the only moments worth living were spent with you. Not you especially, the collective you.

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