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Singer-songwriter

Willie Nelson is a legendary figure in country music from the United States, born on April 29, 1933. Known for his distinctive voice and creative talent, he has become an iconic figure in the country music scene. Nelson's music spans various styles including country, rock, and folk, and is beloved by fans around the world.

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Famous Willie Nelson Quotes

“There's a lot of money in selling marijuana. If you can do it legally, that's good. Why should all the criminals make the money? This is what people are thinking. If it's happening, if it's going to be legal, let's tax it and regulate it, like we do with everything else and make some money off this. I think that's one reason why people are talking this a little more seriously.”

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“More and more people are finding out the benefits of it - hemp and marijuana. The more they delve into it and research it, the more they realize, Hey wait a minute, we should give this another look.”

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“One thing I learned is that the mind, rather than being the master, should be the servant of the heart.”

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Book:The Tao of Willie: A Guide to the Happiness in Your Heart

Source: The Tao of Willie: A Guide to the Happiness in Your Heart

“My doctor tells me I should start slowing it down - but there are more old drunks than there are old doctors so let's all have another round.”

Should Doctors Rounds Drunk Slowing

Author:Willie Nelson

“In church I was told that if I so much as smoked a cigarette or tasted alcohol, I’d be damned in hell for all eternity... it didn’t take long for me to start thinking that sounded all wrong... I didn’t cotton to the idea that your religion should be flaunted to other people. Your religion is for you, and is best kept close to your heart.”

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“Rather than trying to put an end to Eminem or some other rapper, politicians should think about why they're rapping. It's easier to try to censor some kid who's swearing about poverty than it is to stop the poverty.”

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Author:Willie Nelson

“Marijuana is like sex. If I don't do it every day, I get a headache. I think marijuana should be recognized for what it is, as a medicine, an herb that grows in the ground. If you need it, use it.”

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Book:Willie: An Autobiography

Source: Willie: An Autobiography

“Little things I should have said and done I just never took the time You were always on my mind”

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Author:Willie Nelson

About the Author

Born: April 29, 1933
Known for: Singer-songwriter
Quotes: 178

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The Tao of Willie: A Guide to the Happiness in Your HeartRelated source material

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Energy Follows Thought: The Stories Behind My SongsRelated source material

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