I am an optimist because I ... by Henry Rollins, an American Musician

Henry Rollins Quotes

“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.”

50% of people like this quote

Henry Rollins

Author details

Name: Henry Rollins

Nationality: American

Date of Birth: Feb 13, 1961

Profession: Musician

Related authors

Cynthia Weil Steve Brown Charles Munch

Chuck Mangione Liz Phair Lance Bass

Other Henry Rollins Quotes

So, one way or another, I found myself in a few movies. I take it seriously when I'm on the set, but I don't take myself seriously as an actor.

Henry Rollins

56% of people like this quote

To hate is to show you still care, who needs that, focus on what's really important.

Henry Rollins

56% of people like this quote

I can only write about personal stuff, about my point of view.

Henry Rollins

55% of people like this quote

I've always seen it as the role of an artist to drag his inside out, give the audience all you've got. Writers, actors, singers, all good artists do the same. It isn't supposed to be easy.

Henry Rollins

55% of people like this quote

The only difference between me and others is that they think they can change something with cute little poems, nice cards or embracing trees and being nice to little lapdogs.

Henry Rollins

54% of people like this quote

View all Henry Rollins quotes