Henry Rollins Quotes, born Henry Lawrence Garfield on February 13, 1961, in Washington, D.C., is an American musician, actor, writer, and activist. As the former frontman of Black Flag and the Rollins Band, he brought raw intensity to punk rock, later expanding into spoken word, writing, and social commentary. His quotes—sourced from interviews, books, and performances—reflect his fierce individualism, resilience, and unapologetic take on life, love, and struggle.
15 Henry Rollins Quotes
- “Scar tissue is stronger than regular tissue. Realize the strength, move on.” (Book, The Portable Henry Rollins, 2009)
- “I believe that one defines oneself by reinvention. To not be like your parents. To not be like your friends. To be yourself. To cut yourself out of stone.” (Book, The Portable Henry Rollins, 2009)
- “Loneliness adds beauty to life. It puts a special burn on sunsets and makes night air smell better.” (Book, The Portable Henry Rollins, 2009)
- “Don’t do anything by half. If you love someone, love them with all your soul. When you go to work, work your ass off.” (Interview, Kerrang!, 2020)
- “Strength is the product of struggle; you must do what others don’t to achieve what others won’t.” (Book, Roomanitarian, 2005)
- “It hurts to let go. Sometimes it seems the harder you try to hold on, the more it wants to get away.” (Book, The Portable Henry Rollins, 2009)
- “My optimism wears heavy boots and is loud.” (Interview, QuoteFancy, 2025)
- “You always know the mark of a coward. A coward hides behind freedom. A brave person stands in front of freedom and defends it for others.” (Spoken Word, Provoked, 2007)
- “Knowledge without mileage is bullshit.” (Spoken Word, YouTube, 2017)
- “I have found the Iron to be my greatest friend. It never freaks out on me, never runs.” (Book, The Portable Henry Rollins, 2009)
- “If you really want to rebel against your parents: outearn them, outlive them, and know more than they do.” (Reddit, r/henryrollins, 2023)
- “Sometimes the truth hurts. And sometimes it feels real good.” (Interview, Everyday Power, 2022)
- “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.” (Book, Solipsist, 1998)
- “The ones who don’t do anything are always the ones who try to pull you down.” (Book, Art to Choke Hearts, 1992)
- “If I lose the light of the sun, I will write by candlelight, moonlight, no light.” (Spoken Word, Provoked, 2007)
Henry Rollins’ quotes crackle with raw energy, urging you to embrace struggle, reinvent yourself, and live fiercely. Which one fuels your fire? Drop it in the comments and keep the punk spirit burning!
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