Henry Rollins Quotes

To have a great man for an intimate friend seems pleasant to those who have never tried it; those who have, fear it.

When people think the world of you, be careful with them.

Every time somebody speaks of my honesty, there is someone who quivers inside me.

The best way to impress a woman is to be the most honest you can.

Respect is one of the greatest expressions of love.

Respect is not ever assigned; it's earned.

We shouldn't be scared of love.

It takes time for people to respect you.

A Friend is one who incessantly pays us the compliment of expecting from us all the virtues, and who can appreciate them in us.

Neither do I think that I ever put any dishonour upon you.

Since women ask me about male motives all the time, I can offer a bit of advice. If you feel like you're going to get hurt then you shouldn't be there in the first place. That's the way I look at relationships.

Greatness is not guarding yourself from the people; greatness is being accepted by the people.

You can perform all kind of characters but you cannot change what people feel for you.

When a man has written a role for you that you admire, the expectations are higher.

I think it takes people to get to know you and the recognition comes over time.

The thing I was attracted to as a little girl was Kirk, Bones and Spock, and their utter loyalty. There's nothing more powerful than that.

A man's real life is that accorded to him in the thoughts of other men by reason of respect or natural love.

It is great happiness to be praised of them who are most praiseworthy.

Respect and fear are two different things.

I'd rather be respected than loved.

The difficulty with any sort of esteem is that more is expected of you.

When Warren Buffett says the sun shines out of somebody's backside, it's worth paying attention.

Honor wears different coats to different eyes.

I have, as you know, the utmost respect for President Obama as a person.

I learned that when you do the best job that you can do, some people will idolize you, others won't care, and some will vilify you.