One line from Dolly Parton’s New York Times obituary caught my eye, “In 2019, The New York Times ran a story with the headline “Is There Anything We Can All Agree On? Yes: Dolly Parton.”
I can’t claim to be a Dolly Parton super-fan. But I got a jolt of energy every time I saw her. Her positivity combined with her humor was always good for my day. So I curated a few Dolly Parton quotes in her honor:
“The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain.” – Dolly Parton
“Find out who you are. And do it on purpose.” – Dolly Parton
“If you see someone without a smile today, give ’em yours.” – Dolly Parton
“You’ll never do a whole lot unless you’re brave enough to try.” – Dolly Parton
“Being a star just means that you find your special place, and then shine where you are.” – Dolly Parton
RIP, Dolly Parton! Thanks for the smiles and the shine.
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Sources for this post:
37 All-Time Best Dolly Parton Quotes To Live By
Dolly Parton, Country Music Superstar Whose Songs Spoke to Millions, Dies at 80 – The New York Times
These are great quotes!!🤩
Thanks, Todd! She had a lot of great ones to pick from. What a treasure!
I was so sad when I woke up earlier today in this side of world and knew of Dolly Parton’s passing. Beautiful quotes from a beautiful human being. RIP Dolly
Perfectly said, Maria! She was an amazing person! Thanks for the comment.
Love the dolly Parton quotes, Wynn! 💕
Thank you, Cheryl!
The quote I like most is “If you see someone without a smile today, give ’em yours.” This is really beautiful! Thank you Wynne for reminding us about Dolly Parton!
I love that one too! Thanks, Cristiana!