"Loneliness adds beauty to life. It puts a special burn on sunsets and makes night air smell better."
"Why do you think the old stories tell of men who set out on great journeys to impress the gods? Because trying to impress people just isn't worth the time and effort."
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Source: Henry Rollins (2009). “The Portable Henry Rollins”, p.33, Villard
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