Dolly Parton on change
Dolly Parton101 quotes“If you don’t take the reins, it’s going to stay the same. Nothin’s gonna change if you don’t change it.”
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It’s not easy being young. It’s hard to know what to do.
Dolly PartonDolly Parton If you don’t like the road you’re walking, start paving another one.
Dolly PartonDolly Parton Dreams really do come true, y’all. Never stop chasing them!
Dolly PartonDolly Parton I’m not happy all the time, and I wouldn’t want to be because that would make me a shallow person. But I do try to find the good in everybody.
Dolly PartonDolly Parton Some memories you never forget.
Dolly PartonDolly Parton If you can’t find the sunshine, make your own instead!
Dolly PartonDolly Parton If your actions create a legacy that inspires others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, then you are an excellent leader.
Dolly PartonDolly Parton A great friend is one you can share hair tips with.
Dolly PartonDolly Parton It’s you who sets your stride!
Dolly PartonDolly Parton My weaknesses have always been food and men – in that order.
Dolly PartonDolly Parton Rainy days are just an excuse for pretty umbrellas. Don’t let it slow you down!
Dolly PartonDolly Parton A kid can never have too many books!
Dolly PartonDolly Parton I always appreciate my name in lights.
Dolly PartonDolly Parton 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.
Dolly PartonDolly Parton I do believe with all of my heart that life will be good again.
Dolly PartonDolly Parton Don’t get so busy making a living that you forget to make a life.
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