Best Dolly Parton Quotes
Dolly Parton Quotes About Funny, Love, Life, Beauty, Short, Work, Tennessee, Music, Wall Art, Friends & Success! Country and mainstream music charts have long recognized Dolly Parton’s potent voice and songwriting abilities, which have made her a cultural icon. On 19 January 1946, Parton was born in Locust Ridge, Tennessee. As a child, Parton lived in rural Appalachia amid poverty. She became first interested in music when she was a little child and began performing in church.
She started her professional career at ten, appearing on local television and radio programs in Knoxville, Tennessee. It took Parton three years after that to make her Grand Ole Opry debut. When Parton collaborated with Porter Wagoner on “The Porter Wagoner Show,” the pair received a lot of fame and produced many successful songs together. Later in her career, she worked on various solo projects and created successful songs, including ‘Joshua’ and ‘Jolene.’
She chose to implement her hand at pop music after recording several number-one singles in a year. As a result, she became a massive star because of her song “Starting Over Again.” In addition to singing and dancing, she appeared in several films and television shows, cementing her reputation as a celebrity.
She has been selected for more than 400 awards and has won 150 of them. Seven ‘Grammy Awards and an ‘Academy Award nomination are among the many honors she has won. Although many of her philanthropic efforts are anonymous, Parton has utilized her wealth to give back to her community by offering scholarships for children, contributing thousands of dollars to hospitals, and providing school equipment and resources. Dolly Parton has been known for her witty comments that capture her general attitude throughout her career.
Best Dolly Parton Quotes
1.) “The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain.” – Dolly Parton
2.) “Leave something good in every day.” – Dolly Parton
3.) “Smile—it increases your face value.” – Dolly Parton
4.) “You always want your people to be proud of what you have accomplished.” – Dolly Parton
5.) “I always just thought if you see somebody without a smile, give’em yours!” – Dolly Parton
6.) “The magic is inside you. There ain’t no crystal ball.” – Dolly Parton
7.) “I’ve always been fascinated by everything with wings.” – Dolly Parton
8.) “When I’m inspired, I get excited because I can’t wait to see what I’ll come up with next.” – Dolly Parton
9.) “When someone shows you their true colors, believe them.” – Dolly Parton
10.) “I bird and a fish can fall in love, but where do they make a home?” – Dolly Parton
11.) “When I wake up, I expect things to be good. If they’re not, then I try to set about trying to make them as good as I can ‘cause I know I’m gonna have to live that day anyway. So why not try to make the most of it if you can? Some days, they pan out a little better than others, but you still gotta always just try.” – Dolly Parton
12.) “I don’t know what the big deal is about old age. Old people who shine from the inside look 10 to 20 years younger.” – Dolly Parton
13.) “I don’t like to give advice. I like to give people information because everyone’s life is different, and everyone’s journey is different.” – Dolly Parton
14.) “I’ve had heartaches, headaches, toothaches, earaches, and I’ve had a few pains in the ass, but I’ve survived to tell about it.” – Dolly Parton
15.) “I think everybody should be allowed to be who they are and to love who they love.” – Dolly Parton
16.) “Wouldn’t it be something if we could have things we love in abundance without their losing that special attraction the want of them held for us.” – Dolly Parton
17.) “They think I’m simpleminded because I seem to be happy. Why shouldn’t I be happy? I have everything I ever wanted and more. Maybe I am simple-minded. Maybe that’s the key: simple.” – Dolly Parton
18.) “I’ll never harden my heart, but I’ve toughened the muscles around it.” – Dolly Parton
19.) “I’m not happy all the time, and I wouldn’t want to be because that would make me a shallow person. But I do try to find the good in everybody.” – Dolly Parton
20.) “I always wanted to be loved.” – Dolly Parton
21.) “I wish you joy and happiness, but above all of this I wish you love.” – Dolly Parton
22.) “I love everybody. My heart’s open to everybody.” – Dolly Parton
23.) “Love is like a butterfly, a rare and gentle thing.” – Dolly Parton
24.) “Love is something sent from heaven to worry the hell out of you.” – Dolly Parton
25.) “I think everyone should be free to love who they want, there’s not enough love in this world, so find love where you can. And if you find it, consider yourself lucky.” – Dolly Parton
26.) “Storms make trees take deeper roots.” – Dolly Parton
27.) “I’m not going to limit myself just because people won’t accept the fact that I can do something else.” – Dolly Parton
28.) “When I got somethin’ to say, I’ll say it.” – Dolly Parton
29.) “If you don’t like the road you’re walking, start paving another one.” – Dolly Parton
30.) “I’m not intimidated by how people perceive me.” – Dolly Parton
