I am an optimist because I want to change things for the better and I know that blood has to be spilled and disharmony and cruelty are necessary to do that.

Quote by Henry Rollins

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In the summer of '84, you just couldn't escape the Born in the USA record.

In the summer of '84, you just couldn't escape the Born in the USA record.

I believe that today more than ever a book should be sought after even if...

I believe that today more than ever a book should be sought after even if...

I am ready for whatever's coming. I expect nothing but to be let down or...

I am ready for whatever's coming. I expect nothing but to be let down or...

I think about the meaning of pain. Pain is personal. It really belongs to the...

I think about the meaning of pain. Pain is personal. It really belongs to the...

Life is full of choices, if you have the guts to go for it. That's...

Life is full of choices, if you have the guts to go for it. That's...

I'm most in my element on tour, with a gig that day, like today. I'm...

I'm most in my element on tour, with a gig that day, like today. I'm...

It is just that I don't want a wife and I don't want kids.

It is just that I don't want a wife and I don't want kids.

There's no such thing as an ex-junkie.

There's no such thing as an ex-junkie.

Loneliness adds beauty to life. It puts a special burn on sunsets and makes night...

Loneliness adds beauty to life. It puts a special burn on sunsets and makes night...

When was the last time you wanted to say it all to the right person?...

When was the last time you wanted to say it all to the right person?...

Sometimes the truth hurts. And sometimes it feels real good.

Sometimes the truth hurts. And sometimes it feels real good.

It's sad when someone you know becomes someone you knew.

It's sad when someone you know becomes someone you knew.

Scar tissue is stronger than regular tissue. Realize the strength, move on.

Scar tissue is stronger than regular tissue. Realize the strength, move on.

Don't do anything by half. If you love someone, love them with all your soul....

Don't do anything by half. If you love someone, love them with all your soul....

I don't believe in fate or destiny. I believe in various degrees of hatred, paranoia,...

I don't believe in fate or destiny. I believe in various degrees of hatred, paranoia,...

What I don't want to do is go out there and not be able to...

What I don't want to do is go out there and not be able to...

Yes, I guess you could say I am a loner, but I feel more lonely...

Yes, I guess you could say I am a loner, but I feel more lonely...

I need to do things on my own, need to be left alone.

I need to do things on my own, need to be left alone.

I don't mind The Boss. I think he's an honest guy. I have some of...

I don't mind The Boss. I think he's an honest guy. I have some of...

I mean I appreciate fan mail and that the people like what I am doing...

I mean I appreciate fan mail and that the people like what I am doing...