Weed culture spans centuries and, to our delight, it’s littered with clever quotes and song lyrics. These gems provide insight into the benefits of the herb for both our personal lives and wider society.
Take five minutes to sit back and reflect with Campfire Cannabis’ 8 favorite cannabis quotes.
Our Favorite 8 Quotes About Weed
“The biggest killer on the planet is stress, and I still think the best medicine is and always has been cannabis.”
— Willie Nelson
What better way to put it? Country icon Willie Nelson reminds us how cannabis can be a perfect antidote to life’s stressors.
“I apprehended the structure of certain pieces of jazz and classical music in a new manner under the influence of marijuana, and these apprehensions have remained valid in years of normal consciousness.”
— Allen Ginsburg
In this cool cannabis quote, acclaimed poet and writer Allen Ginsburg demonstrates how a good trip can reframe our thoughts in powerful, long-lasting ways.
“Alcohol and marijuana, if used in moderation, plus loud, usually low-class music, make stress and boredom infinitely more bearable.”
— Kurt Vonnegut
Do you think renowned 20th-century author Kurt Vonnegut was onto something with this satirical but happy take on party culture and the use of cannabis?
“Even if one doesn’t smoke pot, one has to see the benefits of decriminalizing it!”
— Danny Devito
Just one of many established Hollywood actors to take a positive stance on cannabis, DeVito believes you don’t have to partake in the herb to realize the societal benefits of decriminalization.
“It makes you forget all the bad things that happen to a Negro. It makes you feel wanted, and when you’re with another tea smoker, it makes you feel a special kinship.”
— Louis Armstrong
This quote from jazz giant Louis Armstrong nicely captures the carefree effects of weed, and how it can make you feel community with other smokers.
“Herb the gift from the earth
And what’s from the earth
Is of the greatest worth”
— Ben Harper
In the acoustic Burn One Down, an unforgettable ode to cannabis, Ben Harper reminds us where our weed comes from and why it matters.
“If the words ‘life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness’ don’t include the right to experiment with your own consciousness, then the Declaration of Independence isn’t worth the hemp it was written on.”
— Terence McKenna
In a biting reflection on modern America, Psychonaut Terence McKenna sets out his belief in an adult’s right to bodily autonomy and access to substances like cannabis.
“Kush rolled, glass full. I prefer the better things!”
— Rihanna
It’s hard to argue with pop legend Rihanna — cannabis is surely one of the finest pleasures life can offer!
Getting Inspired at Campfire Cannabis
We hope you enjoyed our roundup of insightful cannabis quotes. If they’ve given you FOMO and you’re considering lighting up soon, head to our West Boylston, MA recreational dispensary or peruse our online menu for some of the finest flower, concentrates, and more.