Dolly Parton

I never tried quitting, and I never quit trying.

Dolly Parton

I remain totally convinced that if we can do one more simple thing to help kids and adults to learn more, it is to inspire them to read more.

Dolly Parton

I thank God for my failures. Maybe not at the time but after some reflection. I never feel like a failure just because something I tried has failed.

Dolly Parton

I’m not intimidated by how people perceive me.

Dolly Parton

I’m the kind of person who would rather rock in my rocking chair when I’m old and regret a few things that I did than to sit there and regret that I never tried.

Dolly Parton

I’ve always had more guts than talent.

Dolly Parton

If you can read, you can find books on anything you want. You can self-educate even if you can’t afford to go to school.

Dolly Parton

Laughter through tears is my favorite emotion.

Dolly Parton

Leave something good in every day.

Dolly Parton

Life is a song to me.

Dolly Parton