Dolly Parton Sayings and Quotes

Below you will find our collection of inspirational, wise, and humorous old Dolly Parton quotes, Dolly Parton sayings, and Dolly Parton proverbs, collected over the years from a variety of sources.'

Above everything else I've done, I've always said I've had more guts than I've got talent. Dolly Parton
The worst thing about poverty is not the actual living of it, but the shame of it. Dolly Parton
I'm not offended by all the dumb-blonde jokes, because I know that I'm not dumb, I also know I'm not blonde. Dolly Parton
If people think I'm a dumb blonde, because of the way I look, then they're dumber than they think I am. If people think I'm not very deep because of my wigs and outfits, then they're not very deep. Dolly Parton
If you ever say another word about me or make another indecent proposal, I'm gonna get that gun of mine and I'll change you from a rooster to a hen with one shot. Dolly Parton
Storms make trees take deeper roots. Dolly Parton
When you're 40, you can't ride the fence anymore. You gotta make definite decisions about your life. Dolly Parton
The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain. Dolly Parton
I want to cuddle up and cozy down with you / Nestle up against your skin, do anything that we want to / Makin' love, hugs and touch / And steal some kisses, too. Dolly Parton
We cannot direct the wind, but we can adjust the sails. Dolly Parton
I had a rough time in school because I was the most popular girl in the wrong way. Dolly Parton