35 Inspirational Willie Nelson Quotes With Images
Last updated on January 8th, 2024 at 10:54 am
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Willie Hugh Nelson was born on April 29, 1933, in Abbott, Texas. He is an American singer, guitarist, and composer specializing in country music.
Willie Nelson and his siblings were primarily looked after by their adoring grandparents. Because of them, he was drawn to music at a young age. His grandfather first introduced him to music and taught him to play the guitar at a young age. He was eventually invited to join a few local bands.
Willie Nelson’s passion for music began when he was seven years old, and he wrote his first song. His earliest tracks were recorded utilizing the radio station equipment where he worked as an adult.
He joined the U.S. Air Force shortly after completing high school and subsequently joined the popular Ray Price’s band in 1961. With them, he saw his first taste of success with smash songs like “Hello Walls” and “Crazy,” which included some of his best lyrics.
Nelson instantly understood his potential and didn’t waste any time introducing ‘Outlaw Music’ to the country music world. His unusual presentation and laid-back singing style earned him a lot of praise. Nelson has 95 studio albums to his credit. “On the Road Again,” “Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain,” and “Whiskey River” are among his most popular tunes. He was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1993, as well as the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2008.
Below is a collection of Willie Nelson quotes for you to read and enjoy.
Willie Nelson Song Quotes
Nelson is also one of the greatest and most well-known composers of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. His love for music has brought out the best in him. He wrote some of the most famous and memorable country tunes ever. Because of how outstanding his songs are, they have been covered by various performers over the years.
Check out these Willie Nelson song quotes.
“I never pretended to have a great voice. It works and I can carry a tune. If you have a good song, that’s about all that’s required.”
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“Three chords and the truth, that’s what a country song is.”
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“One song can change lives.”
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“Life is one grand, sweet song so start the music.”
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“Ninety-nine percent of the world’s lovers are not with their first choice. That’s what makes the jukebox play.”
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SOURCE : THE TAO OF WILLIE: A GUIDE TO THE HAPPINESS IN YOUR HEART
“When songs fall from the sky, all I can do is catch them before they hit the ground.”
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“The life I love is making music with my friends.”
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Positive Willie Nelson Quotes
Nelson had multiple successes in the 1980s, including the City of New Orleans. He topped the charts with ” Always On My Mind,” and the duet “To All The Girls I’ve Loved Before” (with Julio Iglesias) also charted internationally. His albums during this period were equally successful.
Read these positive Willie Nelson quotes that will make you feel optimistic in life.
“Positive thoughts lead to positive actions.”
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“…when you put your life in a good place, good things follow.”
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SOURCE : THE TAO OF WILLIE: A GUIDE TO THE HAPPINESS IN YOUR HEART
“I just enjoy both working and not working.”
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SOURCE : CATCHING UP WITH WILLIE NELSON
“When I started counting my blessings, my whole life turned around.”
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SOURCE : THE TAO OF WILLIE: A GUIDE TO THE HAPPINESS IN YOUR HEART
“Once you replace negative thoughts with positive ones, you’ll start having positive results.”
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“I wanted to connect all people who are thinking about peace on Earth.”
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“Be here. Be present. Wherever you are, be there.”
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Inspirational Willie Nelson Quotes
Nelson performed at high school dances and honky-tonks during his adolescent years. By the time he graduated, he was also working in a radio station. After considerable traveling with his band (which featured sister Bobbie on the piano) and a series of career setbacks in the early 1970s, he began playing and recording his compositions rather than selling them to others.
His life has been inspiring; he continued to move forward despite several ups and downs. Read these inspirational Willie Nelson quotes.
“If you’re not crazy there’s something wrong with you.”
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“I think most art comes out of poverty and hard times.”
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SOURCE : WILLIE NELSON OPENS UP ABOUT MUSIC, MARRIAGES AND MARIJUANA
“You will never find happiness until you stop looking for it.”
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SOURCE : THE TAO OF WILLIE: A GUIDE TO THE HAPPINESS IN YOUR HEART
“Gay or straight? So what? It doesn’t matter to me. We have to be concerned about other people regardless.”
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“If you really want to get along with somebody, let them be themselves.”
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“What goes around, comes around.“
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SOURCE: THE TAO OF WILLIE
“Be gentle with your words – you can’t take them back.”
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“Freedom is control in your own life.”
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SOURCE : WILLIE NELSON: WHAT I’VE LEARNED
More Willie Nelson Quotes
Willie began his cinematic career in 1978 when he demonstrated a casual and natural demeanor in front of the camera. He appeared in numerous films, the first of which was The Electric Horseman, in which he starred alongside Robert Redford and Jane Fonda (1979). Let’s look at some more Willie Nelson quotes.
“We create our own unhappiness. The purpose of suffering is to help us understand we are the ones who cause it.”
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“America, to me, is freedom.”
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“It doesn’t hurt to feel sad from time to time.”
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SOURCE : WILLIE NELSON: WHAT I’VE LEARNED
“If you wait for tomorrow to follow your dreams, by the time that you get there they’re gone.”
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“The biggest killer on the planet is stress and I still think the best medicine is and always has been cannabis.”
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“If you got the money honey I got the time and when you run out of money honey I run out of time.”
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“Indecision may or may not be our biggest problem.”
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“You’ll never get ahead by blaming your problems on other people.”
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SOURCE : THE TAO OF WILLIE: A GUIDE TO THE HAPPINESS IN YOUR HEART
Willie Nelson promotes joy through his music while also participating in numerous charitable events. He used his music profession to speak out about topics he cared about throughout his life. In recent years, he has faced significant challenges, including a $16.7 million IRS debt and the suicide of his son, Billy. Despite all this, his life has taught us to be humble.
Although we may not all have the same platform as Willie Nelson, we all can effect change. Let us know which of these Willie Nelson quotes has deeply impacted your mind.
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Nitesh Kucchal
Nitesh Kuchhal, an IIM Calcutta graduate, is more than an educator—he's a mentor. With a passion for leadership and entrepreneurship, and travel. He has explored over 20 countries. Beyond teaching, he dives into psychology and discusses social issues. Though he is not a history expert, he enjoys learning about it through books, adding a historical touch to his many interests.
