Ultimately, if circumstances line-up in a way that makes it possible for Fugazi to play and the desire was there, we would do that.

An unlocked door means that, occasionally, you might get a devil come in, but a locked door means you have thousands of angels just walk by.

If You Want To Rebel Against Society, Don’t Dull The Blade

I just have work to do; I just do it.

It's so interesting that humanity has to be defined by emotional strife or something. I don't buy into that.

I never imagine myself as anything. I've never had a goal or any future vision at all. I just do what's in front of me.

The American underground punk scene, though, is a story worth remembering.

I'm always happy when I hear about people selling records or selling books or selling movies. It makes me proud of them.

To me, music is no joke and it's not for sale.

Major labels didn't start showing up really until they smelled money, and that's all they're ever going to be attracted to is money-that's the business they're in- making money.

I'd much rather talk to a 30-year old that survived rough times in their lives [practicing Straight Edge] rather than someone that was harmed by a culture of violence.

While humans play God, dogs learn from their masters.

Every man supposes himself not to be fully understood or appreciated.

Beauty is a gift, just like good health or intelligence. The only thing is not to be proud of being beautiful. Because you didn't do anything - it was given to you.

Love is sentimental measles.

And Chaucer, with his infantine Familiar clasp of things divine.

Of course I want to test myself. I enjoy fighting. But I also have six kids, and I want them to go to college. I hope that I can reach a point where I get the best of both worlds.

I'm a historian, I think history matters, but we don't have to be slavish in following it and restoring it.

If we live inside a bad joke, it is up to us to learn, at best and worst, to tell it well.

A pleasing face is no small advantage.

May the Lord ordain that your son becomes a man, and never a coward!