Quote by Woody Guthrie

Life has got a habit of not standing hitched. You got to ride it like you find it. You got to change with it. If a day goes by that don't change some of your old notions for new ones, that is just about like trying to milk a dead cow.

Life has got a habit of not standing hitched. You got to rid

Summary

This quote emphasizes the dynamic nature of life and the need to adapt and evolve. It suggests that one cannot expect things to remain the same, but rather, they must learn to embrace the constant changes that come their way. It urges individuals to let go of old beliefs and ideas, replacing them with new ones that resonate with their current experiences. Failure to do so is likened to futile efforts, like trying to extract milk from a deceased cow.

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