11 Quotes & Sayings By Lemmy Kilmister

Lemmy Kilmister is a founding member and one of the lead singers of the band Motörhead. He has been called "the Godfather of Heavy Metal" and was ranked at No. 48 on Rolling Stone Magazine's list of the 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time. In 2014, Motörhead were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Read more

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In my life so far, I have discovered that there are really only two kinds of people: those who are for you, and those who are against you. Learn to recognize them, for they are often and easily mistaken for each other. Lemmy Kilmister
I don't do regrets. Regrets are pointless. It's too late...
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I don't do regrets. Regrets are pointless. It's too late for regrets. You've already done it, haven't you? You've lived your life. No point wishing you could change it. Lemmy Kilmister
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Apparently people don't like the truth, but I do like it; I like it because it upsets a lot of people. If you show them enough times that their arguments are bullshit, then maybe just once, one of them will say, 'Oh! Wait a minute - I was wrong.' I live for that happening. Rare, I assure you Lemmy Kilmister
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Death is an inevitability, isn't it? You become more aware of that when you get to my age. I don't worry about it. I'm ready for it. When I go, I want to go doing what I do best. If I died tomorrow, I couldn't complain. It's been good. Lemmy Kilmister
The only interesting thing about religion is how many people...
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The only interesting thing about religion is how many people it's slaughtered. Communism and Nazism are religions as well, make no mistake about it. Lemmy Kilmister
People don't read any more. It's a sad state of...
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People don't read any more. It's a sad state of affairs. Reading's the only thing that allows you to use your imagination. When you watch films it's someone else's vision, isn' Lemmy Kilmister
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As you go through life's rich tapestry, you realize that most people you meet aren't fit to shine your shoes. It's a sad fact, but it's true. A good friend is someone who'd hide you if you were on the run for murder. How many of them do you know? Lemmy Kilmister
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Home is in here [tapping temple]. Where you live is just a geographical preference. Lemmy Kilmister
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If you didn't do anything that wasn't good for you it would be a very dull life. What are you gonna do? Everything that is pleasant in life is dangerous. Have you noticed that? I'd like to find the bastard that thought that one up. Lemmy Kilmister
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I don't see why there should be a point where everyone decides you're too old. I'm not too old, and until I decide I'm too old I'll never be too fucking old. Lemmy Kilmister