Dolly Parton Quotes

We cannot direct the wind, but we can adjust the sails.

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 simpleminded. Maybe that’s the key: simple.

I was the first woman to burn my bra - it took the fire department four days to put it out.

When someone shows you their true colors, believe them.

Smile — it increases your face value.

If you want the rainbow, you have to put up with the rain.

"Cause I am strong and I can prove it
And I got my dreams to see me through
It's just a mountain, I can move it
And with faith enough there's nothing I can't do

And I can see the light of a clear blue morning
And I can see the light of brand new day
I can see the light of a clear blue morning
And everything's gonna be all right
It's gonna be okay

[lyrics from "Light of a Clear Blue Morning"]"

"I make jokes about it, but it's the truth that I kind of patterned my look after the town tramp. I didn't know what she was, just this woman who was blond and piled her hair up, wore high heels and tight skirts, and, boy, she was the prettiest thing I'd ever seen. Momma used to say, "Aw, she's just trash," and I thought, That's what I want to be when I grow up. Trash."

the magic is inside you. there ain't no crystal ball

Sometimes my mouth is a little too big and a little too open and sounds too much like a sailor.

If you talk bad about country music, it's like saying bad things about my momma. Them's fightin' words

If I see something saggin', baggin', or draggin', I'm gone have it nipped, tucked, or sucked!

You'll never do a whole lot unless you're brave enough to try.

If you see someone without a smile give them yours.

I would never stoop so low as to be fashionable.