Lemmy Kilmister would’ve turned 78 on December 24. Besides his signature growl, his words of wisdom rank high up on the list of reasons many fans miss the Motorhead frontman.

In honor of his birthday, take a look at these five Lemmy quotes to live by.

• “If you think you are too old to rock ‘n’ roll then you are.”

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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.”

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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.”

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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.”

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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.”

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