Dolly Parton

"I'm proud of the fact that I'm making people happy. That's what I want to do."

"You've got to believe in yourself before anybody else will."

"Storms make trees take deeper roots."

"We cannot direct the wind, but we can adjust the sails."

"Music is my life. It's the one constant I've always had."

"I'm always trying to do things that kind of push the envelope."

"I think there's a time in your life where you have to decide whether you're going to take full responsibility for your future."

"The most important thing is that you know who you are and what you stand for."

"Don't underestimate me. I know I look like I couldn't hurt a fly, but I'm meaner than a rattlesnake."

"I want people to remember me as someone who loved life and loved people."

"There's something about carrying your history with you - it makes you you."

"I believe in working hard, but I also believe in having fun while you're doing it."

"Every little thing that we do, we should try to do it well."

"I've been blessed beyond measure. I've worked hard and I've stayed humble."

"The beautiful thing about a mistake is that it teaches you something."

"I think imagination is the greatest gift that we've been given."

"You don't have to be perfect to be worthy of love and respect."

"Age is no barrier. It's a limitation you put on your mind."

"I believe if you keep showing up and doing your best, doors will open."

"The way to get happy is to make other people happy."

"I'm a simple person with simple taste and I appreciate simple things."

"Don't be afraid of the dark. The light is always there."

"What's the point of living if you don't have joy?"

"I'm thankful for every moment of my life, the good and the bad."

"People are often unreasonable, but you must love them anyway."

"Success is not about what you have, it's about who you are."

"I think my style has gotten better with age."

"The truth is, no matter what you do or how well you do it, someone will think you're doing it wrong."

"I want to be remembered as someone who loved and was loved."

"You can make mistakes, but you're not a failure until you stop trying."