I take it not only a day at a time, but a moment at a time, and keep it at that pace. If you can be happy right now, then you’ll always be happy, because it’s always in the now
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I think people need to be educated to the fact that marijuana is not a drug. Marijuana is an herb and a flower. God put it here. If He put it here and He wants it to grow, what gives the government the right to say that God is wrong?
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the perspective that marijuana is a natural herb created by God, challenging the classification of it as a drug.
Willie Nelson's quote argues for the re-evaluation of marijuana's status in society, suggesting it should be viewed as a natural herb rather than a drug. He highlights the conflict between governmental regulations and the belief that if something is naturally occurring and created by a higher power, there should be no authority that deems it wrong.
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In practice
Example use cases
During a debate on drug policy, this quote can highlight the importance of recognizing natural substances.
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