"After you start learning all about the mechanics of piloting a riverboat, you stop seeing all the pretty sunsets and you start thinking about the weather"
- John Hartford
About this Quote
In this quote, John Hartford is recommending that as soon as somebody ends up being experienced about the technical aspects of running a riverboat, they become less concentrated on the charm of their environments and more concerned with practical matters such as the weather. This might be interpreted as a commentary on how know-how and experience can change one's perspective and concerns. It also highlights the importance of being knowledgeable and ready in any profession or skill. Hartford's words work as a pointer to not lose sight of the beauty around us, but likewise to remain grounded and attentive to the usefulness of our responsibilities.
This quote is written / told by John Hartford between December 30, 1937 and June 4, 2001. He/she was a famous Musician from USA.
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