Loretta Lynn

Country Singer Songwriter American Born 1935 (age 91)

Coal miner's daughter whose songs addressed women's struggles courageously.

379 quotes

"War takes everything from you, and some things never come back."
War
"Creativity is the outlet when you can't express yourself any other way."
Creativity
"Technology changes, but human hearts stay the same."
Technology
"I've lived long enough to see my regrets become my wisdom."
Wisdom
"Choose love, always. Even when it's the harder choice."
Love
"Don't let anyone make you feel small for wanting big things."
Courage
"Life is messy, but that's what makes it real."
Life
"I found my strength in the places where I broke."
Strength
"The only approval I ever needed was my own."
"Blessings come to those who keep moving forward."
Hope
"I never had much, but I had pride, and that was enough."
"Your worth isn't determined by your productivity."
"I've learned that the greatest love stories are the quiet ones."
Love
"Fear is just an opportunity to prove how brave you really are."
Fear
"Every wrinkle on my face tells a story worth telling."
Beauty
"The best legacy you can leave is the kindness you showed others."
Kindness
"I sing about life because I've lived it fully."
Music
"Success without integrity is just temporary."
Success
"Give yourself permission to be happy, even if others aren't."
Happiness
"Hard times don't last, but hard people do."
Perseverance
"I believe in God, family, and music—in that order."
Faith
"You never know who's watching your example, so make it count."
Leadership
"Don't spend your whole life trying to be someone else."
"The greatest adventure is discovering who you really are."
Adventure
"Gratitude changes everything—your perspective, your life, your future."
Gratitude
"I've never believed in playing it safe with my emotions."
Courage
"Time teaches you that not everything matters as much as you think it does."
Time
"Freedom tastes better when you've fought for it."
Freedom
"Peace comes from accepting what you cannot change."
Peace
"I'd rather fail at something I love than succeed at something I hate."
Dreams