The Best Quotes From Dolly Parton That Can Turn Any Bad Day Around
Having a bad day? Just ask yourself, “What would Dolly Parton say?” We promise there’s no problem that a quote from Dolly can’t make better. The queen of country music has been delivering wise, witty, and wonderful words for decades now. Need a pick-me-up? Turn to Dolly. Looking for some inspirational words to get you through your 9-5? Dolly’s got you covered. Just in need of a good old giggle? That’s right: Dolly’s here for you. So, grab your rhinestone-studded cowboy boots, slap on a smile, and start taking notes.
“I am a self-made woman, and I have the doctor bills to prove it.”
There are two things Dolly has never been shy about: the fact that she grew up poor and the fact that she’s had tons of plastic surgery. Certainly, it’s not polite to ask a lady if she’s had work on her face. But the lady in question joking about it is a different matter.
“You’ll never do a whole lot unless you’re brave enough to try.”
One of Dolly’s best, well, Dollyisms speaks to the importance of doing your best, even if you’re scared about the outcome. Fortune favors the brave, you might say! And, of course, if Dolly herself hadn’t been quite brave enough to try, you probably wouldn’t be reading this article right now.
“If you don’t like the road you’re walking, start paving another one.”
This is arguably one of Dolly’s best pieces of advice, though it’s obviously up against an awful lot of competition. She’s telling you that if you don’t like your job, or your attitude, or your life circumstances in general, it’s never too late to knuckle down and change them. A useful bit of advice!
“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.”
Some good, frank advice from Dolly about remaining down to Earth! Safe to say, she’s about as far away from “a big ball of gas” as anyone could possibly get.
