15 Delightful Dolly Parton Quotes That Will Give You a New Perspective on Life
“I've had to go against all kinds of people through the years just to be myself."
Dolly Parton has won the hearts of millions since she rose to fame more than 55 years ago. The country music legend is often celebrated for her iconic songs and memorable movie roles. But Dolly is known for more than just her talent as an entertainer. She also gives great advice! Over the years, the "9 to 5" singer has imparted so many words of wisdom and inspiration to us all, with her own special blend of wit and warmth.
Whether you're seeking guidance on life, love, work—or even if you're just looking for a good laugh—Dolly probably has a quote for that. And we don't expect her to stop coming up with these delightful "Dollyisms" anytime soon. After all, she once declared: “After you reach a certain age, they think you’re over. Well, I will never be over. I’ll be making records if I have to sell them out of the trunk of my car. I’ve done that in my past, and I’d do it again.”👏 We think it's safe to say she'll be around for a while!
In honor of our insightful country queen, we've rounded up the 15 best Dolly Parton quotes, and they definitely don't disappoint. Browse through these gems, and let us know which one is your favorite!
On Love
“I've had to go against all kinds of people through the years just to be myself. I think everybody should be allowed to be who they are, and to love who they love."
On Judging Others
“Everybody has their own journey, they have their own way of doing things. And who am I to judge?”
On Marriage
"He's always loved who I was, and I loved who he was, and we never tried to change each other."
On Her Career
“After you reach a certain age, they think you’re over. Well, I will never be over. I’ll be making records if I have to sell them out of the trunk of my car. I’ve done that in my past, and I’d do it again.”
On Enjoying Life
“Don’t get so busy making a living that you forget to make a life.”
On Criticism
“I’m not going to limit myself just because people won’t accept the fact that I can do something else.”
On Beauty
“People say how you stay looking so young? I say, well, good lighting, good doctors, and good makeup."
On Faith
“If I can hold God's attention, I can hold the world's.”
On Blessings
“I always count my blessings more than I count my money. I don’t work for money, never did.”
On Real Beauty
“You don’t have to look like everybody else. You don’t have to be a raving beauty to be special and to be beautiful.”
On Criticism
“I’m not offended by all of the dumb blonde jokes because I know I’m not dumb… and I also know that I’m not blonde.”
On Hard Times
“The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain.”
On Kindness
"If you see someone without a smile today, give 'em yours.”
On Stardom
“I'm just a working girl. I never think of myself as a star because, as somebody once said, ‘A star is nothing but a big ball of gas’–and I don't want to be that."
On Confidence
“The magic is inside you, there ain’t no crystal ball."
Josiah is the Digital Content Producer for the commerce team at Popular Mechanics, Best Products, Runner’s World, and Bicycling Magazine. He also writes for “BIO Buys”—a column on Biography.com—giving readers the lowdown on what products their favorite celebs are using. In another life, Josiah was an editor at ThePioneerWoman.com, where he sharpened his expertise on all things lifestyle, food-news, and entertainment. Outside work related matters, he’s a fan of Studio Ghibli films, unimportant reality TV drama, and melancholy Lorde songs.
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