Dolly Parton Quotes
I never, ever get involved in politics. With politics you are not allowed to be honest. I don't have time to deal with that. I would rather work with kids.
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There is, therefore, no solution possible other than an economy directed by the workers through their organisations of control-through the workers' syndicates.
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My father really told me, seriously, if you want something, you can have it, but you may have to work harder than anyone else around you.
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When I give a lot of speeches, they're always on the fly. I mean, I know what I'm going to say roughly, but I do not - will not read.
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I've still got that little freedom part of me that wants to have a car that looks really sexy.
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I'm rooting for Saudi Arabia getting a seat on the U.N. Human Rights Council.
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Americans have grown impatient with the relentless politicizing of every area of life.
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I hate negative ads in general.
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When leaders throughout an organization take an active, genuine interest in the people they manage, when they invest real time to understand employees at a fundamental level, they create a climate for greater morale, loyalty, and, yes, growth.
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I can never really enjoy being famous.
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I like my hands. They do most of the talking.
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I hate to travel with stuff.
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This, I thought, is what is meant by 'thy will be done' in the Lord's Prayer, which I had prayed time and again without thinking about it. It means that your will and God's will may not be the same. It means there's a good possibility that you won't get what you pray for. It means that in spite of your prayers you are going to suffer.
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I've learned that I've got to keep level-headed.
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I don't think it should be a surprise for anyone to hear that I'm gay.
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What most men call their conscience is imaginary virtue switching left or right according to self-interest.
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I look back on my life like everybody does but not just career. I mean I look back on my life as a whole, so I don't think that I dwell there or anything and in terms of work I hope that there is a lot in front of me.
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Given a fair wind, we will negotiate our way into the Common Market, head held high, not crawling in. Negotiations? Yes. Unconditional acceptance of whatever terms are offered us? No.
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I love being in touch with my readers and fellow writers! It's just amazing to have such access to people.
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The employee is regarded by the employer merely in the light of his value as an operative. His productive capacity alone is taken into account.
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I know politics and politicians are hated, but I still believe in goodness of a heart that has selfless intentions. With the grace of God, I will make a difference.
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Palestinian children deserve the same right to be free in their own land as Israeli children in their land. A two-state solution will finally bring Israelis the security and normalcy to which they are entitled, and Palestinians the sovereignty and dignity they deserve.
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'Jazz Artist of the Century' would have to be a distinctive soloist and ensemble player, a composer, an arranger, a bandleader, and a driver; would have to span all the genres and periods of jazz; would have to have run her own label; [would] possess a deep spirituality, with grace and a sense of humor; and would have to have succeeded against all odds. Who else? Mary Lou Williams.
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I never, ever get involved in politics. With politics you are not allowed to be honest. I don't have time to deal with that. I would rather work with kids.
