If only the Geologists would let me alone, I could do very well, but those dreadful Hammers! I hear the clink of them at the end of every cadence of the Bible verses

About This Quote

This quote was written by Willie Nelson. He explains that he has a love for science, especially geology, but that his love for God is greater. He suggests that if the geologists would just leave him alone, he could do very well, but unfortunately, they are constantly trying to destroy his God-given talent by beating him over the head with hammers.

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