I’m not just taking trips down memory lane; I’m broken down on it.

Just because today is a terrible day doesn't mean tomorrow might not be the best day of your entire life. You just have to wake up and get there

Always bet on yourself, no matter what the odds are. It means more to be in the race than watching the victory lap from the stands.

The hardest thing about depression is that it is addictive. It begins to feel uncomfortable not to be depressed. You feel guilty for feeling happy.

Music never leaves you alone, and punk rock will always be there when nothing else will.

Everyone you idolize wakes up scared to be themselves sometimes.

And there are people that will stand in your corner and convince you to stand up for another round no matter what.

Our brains may lie to us, but our hearts never do.

Sometimes when it looks like I'm deep in thought I'm just trying not to have a conversation with people.

It takes knowledge to know something. It takes guts to do what you know.

Being surrounded by six Brendons is so not fun.

Creativity is not a gift, it’s a mindset that you practice

Most personalities have been obliged to be rebels. Half their strength has been wasted in friction.

My idea of an agreeable person is a person who agrees with me.

Dying peacefully means to avoid any immediate cause for anger, fear, or strong desire.

Most people's major life changes don't come from reading an article in the newspaper; they come from reading longer-form essays or thoughtful books, which are much more convincing and detailed.

Sometimes the best solution is simplification.

I hang in there all the time. I'm not afraid to be taken out. I think that's the biggest thing to do-just stay in there on the double play.

We can live our own lives in a way that does not bring reproach on the principles we claim to support.

I used to be a video game freak, but I've kind of like eased back.

The most creative people are motivated by the grandest of problems that are presented before them.