In a career spanning over six decades, Dolly Parton has captivated audiences not only with her musical talents but also with her infectious charm and wisdom. Beyond the glitz and glamour of her stardom, Parton is known for her knack for words—whether in song lyrics or in candid interviews. Her quotes have become timeless expressions of wit, resilience, and unapologetic authenticity. From heartfelt reflections on life's challenges to witty sayings about her own character and experiences, Dolly's words resonate with people of all ages and backgrounds.
Take a look at twenty of Dolly's greatest quotes.
1. “We cannot direct the wind, but we can adjust the sails.”
2. “If you talk bad about country music, it's like saying bad things about my momma. Them's fightin' words.”
3. "Find out who you are. And do it on purpose."
4. "Never ignore your roots, your home, or your hair.”
5. “I'm not offended by all the dumb blonde jokes because I know I'm not dumb--and I'm not blonde either.”
6. "When I got somethin' to say, I'll say it."
7. “Smile, it increases your face value.”
8. “It’s hard to be a diamond in a rhinestone world.”
9. “I always just thought if you see somebody without a smile, give 'em yours!”
10. “Don't get so busy making a living that you forget to make a life.”
11. "I'm not going to limit myself just because people won't accept the fact that I can do something else."
12. "Tell me I have to be somewhere, and I'll be there 20 minutes early and stay there longer than anybody else. You hold up a lot of people if you're not on time."
13. “I’m proud of my hillbilly, white trash background. To me that keeps you humble, that keeps you good. And it doesn’t matter how hard you try to outrun it—if that’s who you are, that’s who you are. It’ll show up once in a while.”
14. “It costs a lot of money to look this cheap.”
15. "Being a star just means that you just find your own special place, and that you shine where you are."
16. "You'll never do a whole lot unless you're brave enough to try."
17. “We just gotta do our best day-to-day, be the best person we can, do the best work we can, and just keep on dreamin’.”
18. "I know who I am, I know what I can and can't do. I know what I will and won't do. I know what I'm capable of and I don't agree to do things that I don't think I can pull off."
19. “We need to believe in something bigger than ourselves, otherwise we just become egomaniacs. If you don’t have something to look forward to and lean on, it’s a hard fall when [bad] things happen.”
20. “The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain!”
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