Chester Bennington Quotes

If I have to be focused and watch what I say, then I have to be comfortable.

There are things to confess that enrich the world, and things that need not be said.

I almost envy people who say whatever they want.

I don't mind if I show myself being cheap or unreasonable sometimes.

The art of life is to show your hand.

One thing you learn: if you want to reveal yourself, you also have to know where to stop.

I don't hide anything about myself, so I don't find it difficult to talk about things that happen in my life... But at the same time, I don't like putting myself out there too much. That's how I am.

Creatively, I'm not one to advocate people knowing every little nuance about you sometimes.

I think it's good to be a little more fearless in saying what you feel. In not being scared of the repercussions of that.

True love brings up everything - you're allowing a mirror to be held up to you daily.

Songs are about just being totally honest and putting those words to music.

I don't like people who hide things. We're not perfect, we all have things that people might not like to see, and I like to show my faults.

I think that people respond to honesty in music, so I only choose songs that are the truth for me.

I think the currency of leadership is transparency. You've got to be truthful. I don't think you should be vulnerable every day, but there are moments where you've got to share your soul and conscience with people and show them who you are, and not be afraid of it.

What's the point of a song if you can't be honest?

I'm more comfortable revealing myself than hiding behind metaphors. I respond to artists who reveal something of themselves.

There's something liberating about not pretending. Dare to embarrass yourself. Risk.

I try to be very honest in my writing. It's amazing, though, to think that people are responding to what we do, but it's okay if they're responding in a positive way too, because I think just creating anything at all to put out there is a gift.

I say whatever I think and whatever is on my mind, and I just hope that it comes out good. I just try to have a lot of fun.

I'm pretty transparent and have no problem sharing my weaknesses.

When I first started writing songs and being very explicit, it was hard, but one of the main things people respond to in my writing is that 'just say it' attitude of my songs. There really is nothing personal or private; it's all universal, if you can just find the courage to be open about your life.

I personally have a philosophy around authenticity and vulnerability.

The only problems I've ever had with being honest is telling people how I feel about them or saying how I feel about other people.

I feel that telling my secrets makes me less vulnerable. What would make me vulnerable are the secrets I keep.

I'm a very open person, very self-deprecating. I accept my flaws.