Dolly Parton Quotes
My mama never wore a pair of pants when I was growing up, and now that's all she wears. It was so funny for me when I first started seeing Mama wear pants. It was like it wasn't Mama. Now I've bought her many a pantsuit because she just lives in them.
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People seldom refuse help, if one offers it in the right way.
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It's brutal out on the football field.
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I wanted to be a world champion.
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It's always exciting to see different cities I love, and go on tour buses. It's so much fun to travel. My favorite part is being able to perform live in front of all these amazing people; being able to connect with them and seeing their reaction makes me feel very special.
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Shoulder the sky, my lad, and drink your ale.
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Civilization rests on the fact that most people do the right thing most of the time.
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We have to show people we are willing to adapt to their world.
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Difficulty creates the opportunity for self-reflection and compassion.
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For every path you choose, there is another you must abandon, usually forever.
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I was big as a kid, very overweight. That caused a lot of insecurities for me growing up, and on top of that, I didn't like the idea of big crowds. I found it quite frightening. I enjoy the company of people who I know, and I'm probably still like that today.
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My mama never wore a pair of pants when I was growing up, and now that's all she wears. It was so funny for me when I first started seeing Mama wear pants. It was like it wasn't Mama. Now I've bought her many a pantsuit because she just lives in them.
