Dolly Parton Quotes – Inspiring Words from the Country Music Icon

The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain.

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

I’m not going to limit myself just because people won’t accept the fact that I can do something else.

Storms make trees take deeper roots.

If you don’t like the road you’re walking, start paving another one.

I’m not offended by all the dumb blonde jokes, because I know I’m not dumb… and I also know that I’m not blonde.

The magic is inside you. There ain’t no crystal ball.

You can’t replace me because I was too original before you and I’ll be too original after you.

I’m not going to be any man’s burden.

Don’t get so busy making a living that you forget to make a life.

People make jokes about my bosoms, why don’t they look underneath the bosoms at the heart?

Find out who you are and do it on purpose.

You’ll never find a rainbow if you’re looking down.

I’m not afraid to fall, it means I climbed up high.

I’m always looking for something new: a new song, a new show, a new way to make people laugh.

I’d rather be an old fart. Have a sense of humor. Have a sense of self.

It’s hard to be a diamond in a rhinestone world.

I’m like a snowball on a mountain. I just get bigger and bigger.

Dolly Parton Quotes – Inspiring Words from the Country Music Icon part 2

I never tried to be sexy. It’s just my way of expressing myself when I move around.

Don’t wait on someone to put you on. Do it yourself and put yourself out there.

I tried every diet in the book. I tried some that weren’t in the book. I tried eating the book. It tasted better than most of the diets.

Never leave a rhinestone unturned.

I’m just a simple girl with a complex mind.

I’m not going to limit myself just because people won’t accept the fact that I can do something else.

I’m not offended by all the dumb blonde jokes because I’m also not dumb and I’m not blonde.

I’m not just boobs and big hair. I’m about love and family and loyalty.

Success isn’t just about what you accomplish in your life, it’s about what you inspire others to do.

I’m not a feminist, but I certainly believe in the strength of women.

I refuse to settle for something less than great because I deserve the best.

I’m a free spirit and I’ve always remained independent.

I’m not ashamed of who I am or how I look. I embrace it.

I didn’t build my empire by being soft. I built it by being strong and determined.

I’m a self-made woman and I’m damn proud of it.

I don’t need a knight in shining armor. I’m perfectly capable of saving myself.

I don’t pay attention to the critics. I listen to my fans.

I’ve learned to embrace my flaws because they make me who I am.

The key to happiness is to find something you love and do it every day.

I may be small, but I have a big voice and an even bigger heart.

Don’t let anyone dull your sparkle. Shine bright and let the world see how amazing you are.

Life isn’t always a fairytale, but you still have the power to write your own happy ending.

I believe in the power of dreams. They can take you places you never imagined.

Don’t be afraid to stand out. The ones who are different are the ones who change the world.

Be a woman of substance. Be strong, be smart, be successful.

Love yourself first and everything else falls into place.

Life is too short to waste time trying to please everyone. Be unapologetically yourself.